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When a Stranger Calls( 1979)

TV-MAHorrorThriller
62%
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Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

Overview

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Carol Kane

      Jill Johnson

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      Charles Durning

      John Clifford

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      Colleen Dewhurst

      Tracy

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      Tony Beckley

      Curt Duncan

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      Rutanya Alda

      Mrs. Mandrakis

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      Carmen Argenziano

      Dr. Mandrakis

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      Kirsten Larkin

      Nancy

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      Ron O'Neal

      Lt. Charlie Garber

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      Heetu

      Houseboy

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      Rachel Roberts

      Dr. Monk

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      Michael Champion

      Bill

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      William Boyett

      Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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      Joseph Reale

      Bartender

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      Ed Wright

      Retired Man

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      Louise Wright

      Retired Woman

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      Carol Tillery Banks

      Mrs. Garber

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      Dennis McMullen

      Maintenance Man

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      Wally Taylor

      Cheater

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      John Tobyansen

      Bar Customer

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      Sarah Dammann

      Bianca Lockart

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      Richard Bail

      Stevie Lockart

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      Steven Anderson

      Stephen Lockart

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      Lenora May

      Sharon

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      Randy Holland

      Maitre d'

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      Trent Dolan

      Policeman #1

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      Frank DiElsi

      Policeman #2

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      Arell Blanton

      Policeman #3

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      DeForest Covan

      Officer #1

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      Charles Boswell

      Officer #2

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      Dick Warlock

      Bartender (uncredited)

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      Cheryl Wilson

      Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sun Jun 26 2022
    **_A killer psycho escapes from the asylum and…_** “When a Stranger Calls” (1979) is low-key horror mixed with detective drama/thriller. I say “low-key” because there’s little-to-no gore, although there’s suspense, chases and flashes of violence. It’s very polished and was obviously influenced by the artistic “Halloween” (1978) except with a very human antagonist as opposed to the indestructible Michael Myers. Then there’s the big city detective element à la “Dirty Harry” (1971) and “Tightrope” (1984), but with a pot-bellied, average-guy investigator (Charles Durning). The film’s best kno...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1500000.00

    Revenue

    25000000.00

    Keywords

    • babysitter
    • phone call
    • sinister
    • frightened
    • horrified