Why it may be worth watching
- When a Stranger Calls combines Horror and Mystery elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.7/10 from 1,184 votes.
Movie
When a Stranger Calls
Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.
Far away from the site of a gruesome murder, a teenager named Jill Johnson arrives at a luxurious home for a baby-sitting job. With the children fast asleep, she settles in for what she expects to be an ordinary evening. Soon, the ringing of a phone and the frightening words of a sadistic caller turn Jill's routine experience into a night of terror.
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Cast
Camilla BelleJill Johnson
Tommy FlanaganStranger
Katie CassidyTiffany
Tessa ThompsonScarlet
Brian GeraghtyBobby
Clark GreggBen Johnson
Derek de LintDr. Mandrakis
Kate Jennings GrantKelly Mandrakis
David DenmanOfficer Burroughs
Arthur YoungWill Mandrakis
Madeline CarrollAllison Mandrakis
Steve EastinDetective Hines
John BobekOfficer Lewis
Viewing guide
Is When a Stranger Calls right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Horror, Mystery. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include frightening or intense material. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
loss of loved onebabysitterkillerstrange personcall
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Reviews
AlunauwieExternal review ·
“When a Stranger Calls” is a psychological thriller remake that offers a tense and engaging storyline, effectively building suspense through strong acting and solid cinematography. However, the film struggles with several plot inconsistencies and unrealistic character decisions that may leave viewers questioning its logic. Despite its flaws, the movie remains an entertaining choice for fans of suspenseful thrillers.
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