When a Stranger Calls

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.

Cast

Carol Kane

as Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

as John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

as Tracy

Tony Beckley

as Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

as Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

as Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

as Nancy

Ron O'Neal

as Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

as Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

as Dr. Monk

Reviews

Wuchak

**_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...

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