When a Stranger Calls

Rainy suburban night, a ringing phone, darkness falls. A babysitter alone, ominous calls escalating. This setup is a classic horror era staple.

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Fred Walton directed When a Stranger Calls in 1979. See Fred Walton's full filmography, where to start with Fred Walton, or where to go after you've seen everything by Fred Walton.

When a Stranger Calls was released in 1979 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 97 minutes.