When a Stranger Calls
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
1979 · 1h 37m · R
Horror, Thriller
Directed by
Fred Walton
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.
Director and cast
- Fred Walton Director
- 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
- William Boyett as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
- Ron O'Neal as Lt. Charlie Garber
- Heetu as Houseboy
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