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When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

1979·Movie·1h 37m

Horror, Thriller

6.2 / 10 (312 votes)

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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.

Directed by
Fred Walton
Original language
English
Released
24 August 1979

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Carol Kane

    Carol Kane

    Jill Johnson

  • Charles Durning

    Charles Durning

    John Clifford

  • Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst

    Tracy

  • Tony Beckley

    Tony Beckley

    Curt Duncan

  • Rutanya Alda

    Rutanya Alda

    Mrs. Mandrakis

  • Carmen Argenziano

    Carmen Argenziano

    Dr. Mandrakis

  • KL

    Kirsten Larkin

    Nancy

  • Ron O'Neal

    Ron O'Neal

    Lt. Charlie Garber

  • H

    Heetu

    Houseboy

  • Rachel Roberts

    Rachel Roberts

    Dr. Monk

  • Michael Champion

    Michael Champion

    Bill

  • William Boyett

    William Boyett

    Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)