When a Stranger Calls Back 1993
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "When a Stranger Calls Back" (1993). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 4, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Studios
- Krost/Chapin Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, Pacific Motion Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "When a Stranger Calls Back" (1993).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented names, dates, numbers, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: When a Stranger Calls Back
Year: 1993
Release Date (US): April 4, 1993
Genre: Horror, Thriller, TV Movie, American made-for-television psychological horror film
Runtime: 1h 34m
Director: Fred Walton
Cast: Carol Kane (Jill Johnson), Charles Durning (John Clifford), Jill Schoelen, Gene Lythgow
Plot: Jill Johnson, now a crisis center counselor, reunites with retired detective John Clifford to hunt a killer stalking a coed.
Sequel Info: Sequel to the 1979 film "When a Stranger Calls".
Relationship to original: Reunites stars Carol Kane and Charles Durning (reprising roles) with writer/director Fred Walton.
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When a Stranger Calls Back is a 1993 American made-for-television psychological horror film. Directed by Fred Walton, the film serves as a sequel
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is When a Stranger Calls Back worth watching?
When a Stranger Calls Back holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 93 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie When a Stranger Calls Back and when was it released?
When a Stranger Calls Back is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1993. Release status: Released.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls Back?
When a Stranger Calls Back was directed by Fred Walton.
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