When a Stranger Calls
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When a Stranger Calls

(1979)Directed by Fred Walton97 min · RHorror, Thriller
“Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...”

The phone rings while Jill Johnson (Carol Kane), a student babysitting for the evening, is alone in a big house with the children asleep upstairs. The caller is calm and keeps ringing back, and each call lands closer than the last. Fred Walton follows the aftermath too, with a detective, John Clifford (Charles Durning), hunting the man, and what he does to Jill is still unfinished.

Carol Kaneas Jill Johnson
Charles Durningas John Clifford
Tony Beckleyas Curt Duncan
Rutanya Aldaas Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenzianoas Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkinas Nancy
Ron O'Nealas Lt. Charlie Garber
Heetuas Houseboy
Rachel Robertsas Dr. Monk
William Boyettas Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
Joseph Realeas Bartender
Ed Wrightas Retired Man
Louise Wrightas Retired Woman
Carol Tillery Banksas Mrs. Garber
DMDennis McMullenas Maintenance Man
Wally Tayloras Cheater
John Tobyansenas Bar Customer
Sarah Dammannas Bianca Lockart
Richard Bailas Stevie Lockart
Steven Andersonas Stephen Lockart
Lenora Mayas Sharon
Randy Hollandas Maitre d'