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When a Stranger Calls

Film · 1979

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.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Fred Waltondirector · writer
  2. Steve Fekewriter · producer
  3. Sam Vitaleeditor
  4. Barry Krostexecutive producer
  5. Melvin Simonexecutive producer
  6. Dana Kaproffcomposer
  7. Donald Petermancinematographer
  8. Penny Perrycasting director
  9. Larry Kostroffproducer
  10. Doug Chapinproducer
  11. Elayne Barbara Cederproduction designer

On screen

  1. Tony Beckleylead actor
  2. Colleen Dewhurstlead actor
  3. Charles Durninglead actor
  4. Carol Kanelead actor
  5. Heetusupporting actor
  6. Kirsten Larkinsupporting actor
  7. Rachel Robertssupporting actor
  8. Ron O'Nealsupporting actor
  9. Michael Championsupporting actor
  10. Rutanya Aldasupporting actor
  11. Carmen Argenzianosupporting actor
  12. Carol Tillery Banksguest actor
  13. Ed Wrightguest actor
  14. John Tobyansenguest actor
  15. Louise Wrightguest actor
  16. Richard Bailguest actor
  17. Joseph Realeguest actor
  18. Randy Hollandguest actor
  19. Sarah Dammannguest actor
  20. Cheryl Wilsonguest actor
  21. Dennis McMullenguest actor
  22. Frank DiElsiguest actor
  23. Charles Boswellguest actor
  24. DeForest Covanguest actor
03

From the people who made When a Stranger Calls

81
  1. April Fool's Day1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  4. The Stunt Man1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Porky's1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. What's Love Got to Do with It1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Porky's II: The Next Day1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Cocoon1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. License to Drive1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. The Big Red One1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Addams Family Values1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  13. A Smoky Mountain Christmas1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  19. Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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04

Through the cast

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  1. Dog Day AfternoonCharles DurningCarol Kane1975 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  2. Annie HallCarol KaneColleen Dewhurst1977 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  4. Dying YoungColleen Dewhurst1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. McQColleen Dewhurst1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The CowboysColleen Dewhurst1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Ice CastlesColleen Dewhurst1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Anne of Green GablesColleen Dewhurst1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. DesperationCharles Durning2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Two of a KindCharles Durning1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. True ConfessionsCharles Durning1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. SistersCharles Durning1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Tough GuysCharles Durning1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Hi, Mom!Charles Durning1970 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  15. Home for the HolidaysCharles Durning1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  22. Transylvania 6-5000Carol Kane1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. State and MainCharles Durning2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Dark Night of the ScarecrowCharles Durning1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The Civil WarColleen Dewhurst1990 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  26. The Italian JobTony Beckley1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Get CarterTony Beckley1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. This Sporting LifeRachel Roberts1963 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. To Be or Not to BeCharles Durning1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Spy HardCharles Durning1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Saturday Night and Sunday MorningRachel Roberts1960 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Jumpin' Jack FlashCarol Kane1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Chimes at MidnightTony Beckley1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The FuryCharles DurningRutanya Alda1978 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. V.I. WarshawskiCharles Durning1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The Boy Who Could FlyColleen Dewhurst1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasCharles Durning1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. The Dead ZoneColleen Dewhurst1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Racing with the MoonCarol KaneRutanya Alda1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  40. Should've Been RomeoCarol Kane2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Revenge of the Pink PantherTony Beckley1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Lemon SistersCarol Kane1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. The Final CountdownCharles DurningRon O'Neal1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. O Lucky Man!Rachel Roberts1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  46. Sleepwalk with MeCarol Kane2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Picnic at Hanging RockRachel Roberts1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the ReverendCarol Kane2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  50. The Muppet MovieCharles DurningCarol Kane1979 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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  81. Even Cowgirls Get the BluesCarol Kane1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  83. IshtarCarol Kane1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  85. Punishment ParkCarmen Argenziano1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  87. My Blue HeavenCarol Kane1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. The Bounty HunterCarol Kane2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. ScroogedCarol Kane1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. The PacifierCarol Kane2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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05

Same franchise

2
  1. When a Stranger Calls Back1993 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. When a Stranger Calls2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared