When a Stranger Calls 1979
“Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...”
What is When a Stranger Calls?
When a Stranger Calls is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1979
- Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
When a Stranger Calls is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A student babysitter faces increasingly terrifying phone calls leading to a shocking revelation.”
- Features a tense babysitting setup
- Based on the folk legend of the babysitter and the man upstairs
- Includes disturbing phone calls
Watch it if you want to see a thriller derived from a classic folk legend about a babysitter.
The film contains scary themes and threatening phone calls suitable for a horror and thriller audience.
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When was When a Stranger Calls released?
The film was released on August 24, 1979 in the US.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the horror and thriller genres.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What folk legend is the story derived from?
The story is derived from the folk legend of the babysitter and the man upstairs.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Fred Walton.
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