When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

Movie · Horror, Thriller · 1h 37m · Rated 6.2/10 on TMDB · Released August 24, 1979

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.

Directed by Fred Walton

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
• Michael Champion as Bill
• William Boyett as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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