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When a Stranger Calls Back(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-04-04
57%
81 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
Terror Is Twice As Chilling The Second Time Around!
Overview:
Julia Jenz is babysitting two sleeping children when a stranger arrives at the house, claiming his car has broken down and asking to use the phone. When she discovers the phone is dead, she convinces him to leave, but the situation turns increasingly sinister as she realizes all is not well within the house.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Krost/Chapin Productions
MCA Television Entertainment
Pacific Motion Pictures
Privilege Productions
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd.
Movie: When a Stranger Calls Back
Top 10 Billed Cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Jill Schoelen
Julia Jenz
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Skid Row Woman
Babs Chula
Agent
John Destry
Detective 1
Duncan Fraser
Club Owner
Jenn Griffin
Club Girl 1
Gary Jones
X-Ray Technician
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Overview
Julia Jenz is babysitting two sleeping children when a stranger arrives at the house, claiming his car has broken down and asking to use the phone. When she discovers the phone is dead, she convinces him to leave, but the situation turns increasingly sinister as she realizes all is not well within the house.
Release Date
1993-04-04
Average
5.747
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
Terror Is Twice As Chilling The Second Time Around!
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