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51: When a Stranger Calls
When a Stranger Calls Movie Details:
- Release date: October 26, 1979
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Director: Fred Walton
- Duration: 97 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Cast: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Tony Beckley
When a Stranger Calls Plot Summary:
In “When a Stranger Calls,” babysitter Jill Johnson receives a series of disturbing phone calls from an unidentified man while babysitting in a remote, luxurious house. Initially dismissing the calls as pranks, Jill becomes increasingly frightened as the caller’s threats escalate. She eventually contacts the police, who trace the call and discover that it’s coming from inside the house. Fleeing the residence, Jill narrowly escapes the killer, but the traumatic experience haunts her for years.
Years later, Jill, now married with children, is forced to confront her past when the killer, now escaped from a mental institution, resurfaces. The police enlist the help of retired detective John Clifford, who was involved in the original case, to track down the killer before he can strike again. “When a Stranger Calls” delivers tense thrills and a chilling atmosphere, with Fred Walton’s direction creating an enduring sense of dread and suspense that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
