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When a Stranger Calls

1979 97 min R Horror · Thriller

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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

Directed by Fred Walton · Written by Fred Walton, Steve Feke

Starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Colleen Dewhurst, Tony Beckley, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano

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