FEATURE FILM

When a Stranger Calls

5.7/10
TMDB1,185 votes
2006Original: English87 min

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.

Genres: Horror, Mystery
Cast: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, Brian Geraghty

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About When a Stranger Calls

Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.

When a Stranger Calls (2006) is a film in the horror, mystery genres. Directed by Simon West. The cast includes Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson.

Released
2006-02-03
Original language
English
Runtime
87 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Davis Entertainment, Screen Gems
Directors
Simon West
Writers
Jake Wade Wall

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Audience reviews

5.7/10 from 1,185 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member 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…

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“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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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What is When a Stranger Calls about?

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.

Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?

Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, Brian Geraghty, Clark Gregg. See the cast cards above for character names.

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