When a Stranger Calls
“Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...”
1979•R•1h 37m•6.2•Released
HorrorThriller
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.
Director
Fred Walton
Writer
Steve Feke, Fred Walton
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$25M
Languages
English
Studio
Melvin Simon Productions
Cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin
Nancy
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Heetu
Houseboy
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
Michael Champion
Bill
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Joseph Reale
Bartender
Ed Wright
Retired Man
Louise Wright
Retired Woman
Production
Company
Melvin Simon Productions
Producer
Steve Feke
Producer
Doug Chapin
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