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When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)

Movie94 minRated R

IMDb6.1/ 10CTV score5.9/ 10

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About When a Stranger Calls Back

Julia is babysitting two young kids while a doctor and his wife are out. During the evening, a stranger knocks on the door asking Julia if she can call the auto club so he can get a tow. The phone line is dead though. This is all part of the act as he has made his way inside and abducted the two children.

Year
1993
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime
94 min
Rated
R
Director
Fred Walton
Top cast
Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene Lythgow

When a Stranger Calls Back release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of When a Stranger Calls Back

  • Carol Kaneas Jill Johnson
  • Charles Durningas John Clifford
  • Jill Schoelenas Julia Jenz
  • Gene Lythgowas William Landis
  • Karen Elizabeth Austinas Skid Row Woman
  • Babs Chulaas Agent
  • John Destryas Detective 1
  • Duncan Fraseras Club Owner
  • Jenn Griffinas Club Girl 1
  • Gary Jonesas X-Ray Technician
  • Terence Kellyas Medical Examiner
  • Michèle Lonsdale Smithas Center Woman 1
  • Kevin McNultyas Dr. Schifrin
  • Sheelah Megillas Center Woman 2
  • Rebecca Mullenas Club Girl 2
Director
Fred Walton
Writer
Fred Walton
Producer
Tom Rowe
Original Music Composer
Dana Kaproff
Director of Photography
David Geddes

Cast and crew: TMDB.

When a Stranger Calls Collection, in release order

  1. 1.When a Stranger Calls24 August 1979
  2. 2.When a Stranger Calls Back4 April 1993

Collection: TMDB.

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