When a Stranger Calls
1979 · 1h 37m · Horror, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
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.
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Fred Walton6.2Smart score
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