Film
When a Stranger Calls
1979· R· 1h 37m· Horror· Thriller
“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.
1979-08-24
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Key Crew
DirectorFred Walton
WriterFred Walton
ProducerDoug Chapin
Director of PhotographyDonald Peterman
Original Music ComposerDana Kaproff
EditorSam Vitale
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Details
Released1979-08-24
Runtime1h 37m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMelvin Simon Productions · Columbia Pictures
Budget$2M
Box office$25M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.2/10 · 299 votes
Original languageen
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