When a Stranger Calls
August 24, 1979
97 minutes
6.2
HorrorThriller

When a Stranger Calls

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.

Trailer
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)
Carol Tillery Banks
(Mrs. Garber)
Dennis McMullen
(Maintenance Man)
Wally Taylor
(Cheater)
John Tobyansen
(Bar Customer)
Sarah Dammann
(Bianca Lockart)
Richard Bail
(Stevie Lockart)
Steven Anderson
(Stephen Lockart)
Lenora May
(Sharon)
Randy Holland
(Maitre d')
Trent Dolan
(Policeman #1)
Frank DiElsi
(Policeman #2)
Arell Blanton
(Policeman #3)
DeForest Covan
(Officer #1)
Charles Boswell
(Officer #2)
Dick Warlock
(Bartender (uncredited))
Cheryl Wilson
(Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited))