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When a Stranger Calls

1979-09-28 | Horror / Thriller
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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.

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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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As a big fan of the 1979 version of When A Stranger Calls ,I was always disappointed by the unnecessary sub-plot in the movie's ...

As a big fan of the 1979 version of When A Stranger Calls ,I was always disappointed by the unnecessary sub-plot in the movie's ...

thirdman27
A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

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When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

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When a Stranger calls 2006 trailer.

When a Stranger calls 2006 trailer.

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the climax of the 1979 movie when a stranger calls.

the climax of the 1979 movie when a stranger calls.

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When a Stranger Calls - Trapped in the Greenhouse: Jill (Camilla Belle) hides from the Stranger (Tommy Flanagan) in the ...

When a Stranger Calls - Trapped in the Greenhouse: Jill (Camilla Belle) hides from the Stranger (Tommy Flanagan) in the ...

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When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

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When a Stranger Calls - The Guest House: Jill (Camilla Belle) runs to the guest house, where she believes the Stranger (Lance ...

When a Stranger Calls - The Guest House: Jill (Camilla Belle) runs to the guest house, where she believes the Stranger (Lance ...

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HD scan of the 1977 short film in which inspired 'When A Stranger Calls'. I do not own the rights.

HD scan of the 1977 short film in which inspired 'When A Stranger Calls'. I do not own the rights.

Stacy Langenkamp
During a babysitting gig, Camilla Belle's high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

During a babysitting gig, Camilla Belle's high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

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In 1978, one of the scariest movies of its time took to the big screen and sent babysitters around the world into a frenzied panic.

In 1978, one of the scariest movies of its time took to the big screen and sent babysitters around the world into a frenzied panic.

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Based on an infamous urban legend, in this masterclass of suspense a babysitter receives a terrifying call; 'have you checked on ...

Based on an infamous urban legend, in this masterclass of suspense a babysitter receives a terrifying call; 'have you checked on ...

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When a Stranger Calls - Nowhere to Run: Jill (Camilla Belle) tries to protect the children. BUY THE MOVIE: ...

When a Stranger Calls - Nowhere to Run: Jill (Camilla Belle) tries to protect the children. BUY THE MOVIE: ...

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When A Stranger Calls Back Trailer 1993 Director: Fred Walton Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene ...

When A Stranger Calls Back Trailer 1993 Director: Fred Walton Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene ...

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The first part of the opening scene from When a Stranger Calls (1979). Many of us have heard urban legends based upon the ...

The first part of the opening scene from When a Stranger Calls (1979). Many of us have heard urban legends based upon the ...

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The results of the traced call. Though at least 98% of the population knows the secret, it's still nice to see in true high-definition, ...

The results of the traced call. Though at least 98% of the population knows the secret, it's still nice to see in true high-definition, ...

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When a Stranger Calls (1979) When a Stranger Calls (1979) When a Stranger Calls (1979)

NancyWilson
Full episodes - potentiumpodcast.com Voicemail - 224-650-6533 Email - potentium70@gmail.com.

Full episodes - potentiumpodcast.com Voicemail - 224-650-6533 Email - potentium70@gmail.com.

Potentium
As a big fan of the 1979 version of When A Stranger Calls ,I was always disappointed by the unnecessary sub-plot in the movie's ...

As a big fan of the 1979 version of When A Stranger Calls ,I was always disappointed by the unnecessary sub-plot in the movie's ...

thirdman27
A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

ForHorrorFans
When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

Shira Swope
When a Stranger calls 2006 trailer.

When a Stranger calls 2006 trailer.

xtreme94085
the climax of the 1979 movie when a stranger calls.

the climax of the 1979 movie when a stranger calls.

friendsfan8693
When a Stranger Calls - Trapped in the Greenhouse: Jill (Camilla Belle) hides from the Stranger (Tommy Flanagan) in the ...

When a Stranger Calls - Trapped in the Greenhouse: Jill (Camilla Belle) hides from the Stranger (Tommy Flanagan) in the ...

Movieclips
When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

When A Stranger Calls (1979) Full Movie.

Berenice Fredericks
When a Stranger Calls - The Guest House: Jill (Camilla Belle) runs to the guest house, where she believes the Stranger (Lance ...

When a Stranger Calls - The Guest House: Jill (Camilla Belle) runs to the guest house, where she believes the Stranger (Lance ...

Movieclips
HD scan of the 1977 short film in which inspired 'When A Stranger Calls'. I do not own the rights.

HD scan of the 1977 short film in which inspired 'When A Stranger Calls'. I do not own the rights.

Stacy Langenkamp
During a babysitting gig, Camilla Belle's high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

During a babysitting gig, Camilla Belle's high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

SaneelGB
Here is the opening scene of the 1979 movie When a Stranger Calls! ♥️♥️

Here is the opening scene of the 1979 movie When a Stranger Calls! ♥️♥️

horror icon girl
In 1978, one of the scariest movies of its time took to the big screen and sent babysitters around the world into a frenzied panic.

In 1978, one of the scariest movies of its time took to the big screen and sent babysitters around the world into a frenzied panic.

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Based on an infamous urban legend, in this masterclass of suspense a babysitter receives a terrifying call; 'have you checked on ...

Based on an infamous urban legend, in this masterclass of suspense a babysitter receives a terrifying call; 'have you checked on ...

YouTube Movies
When a Stranger Calls - Nowhere to Run: Jill (Camilla Belle) tries to protect the children. BUY THE MOVIE: ...

When a Stranger Calls - Nowhere to Run: Jill (Camilla Belle) tries to protect the children. BUY THE MOVIE: ...

Movieclips
When A Stranger Calls Back Trailer 1993 Director: Fred Walton Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene ...

When A Stranger Calls Back Trailer 1993 Director: Fred Walton Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene ...

Video Detective
The first part of the opening scene from When a Stranger Calls (1979). Many of us have heard urban legends based upon the ...

The first part of the opening scene from When a Stranger Calls (1979). Many of us have heard urban legends based upon the ...

Sentinel Wolf
The results of the traced call. Though at least 98% of the population knows the secret, it's still nice to see in true high-definition, ...

The results of the traced call. Though at least 98% of the population knows the secret, it's still nice to see in true high-definition, ...

Justin Szczap

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When a Stranger Calls FAQ

The sequels of When a Stranger Calls are When a Stranger Calls, When a Stranger Calls Back.
On April 15, 2024, the IMDB rating of When a Stranger Calls is 6.4/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 38/100, Metacritic rating is 58/100, TMDB rating is 6.0/10.
The release date of When a Stranger Calls is September 28, 1979.
On April 15, 2024, there were 5596 public reaction to When a Stranger Calls including Urban Legend, like Cape Fear, bloodcurdling, for Stephen King's fans, in doldrums.
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The revenue of When a Stranger Calls was 25,000,000 USD.
The runtime of When a Stranger Calls is 97 minutes.
The director of When a Stranger Calls is Fred Walton.
The certification of When a Stranger Calls is R.
The genre of When a Stranger Calls is Horror,Thriller.
The full version of When a Stranger Calls is provided by Tubi TV , Kanopy , The Roku Channel , Redbox , Peacock , Vudu , Popcornflix , Freevee Amazon Channel , Apple iTunes , Amazon Prime Video , Amazon Video , Mubi , Hoopla , fuboTV
The casts of When a Stranger Calls are Carol Kane starring as Jill Johnson, Charles Durning starring as John Clifford, Colleen Dewhurst starring as Tracy, Tony Beckley starring as Curt Duncan, Rutanya Alda starring as Mrs. Mandrakis, Carmen Argenziano starring as Dr. Mandrakis.
The production budget of When a Stranger Calls was 1,500,000 USD.