What genre is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls is categorised as Horror, Mystery.

Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?

Tommy Flanagan, Clark Gregg, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, David Denman appear in the main cast.

Who directed When a Stranger Calls?

Simon West directed When a Stranger Calls.

How long is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).

Is When a Stranger Calls worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

When a Stranger Calls (2006)

Name: When a Stranger Calls
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2006
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Tommy Flanagan, Clark Gregg, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, David Denman

Movie 1h 27m ★ 5.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me

Horror Mystery

Where to watch

Dating from 2006, When a Stranger Calls sits in the horror and mystery corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Simon West. The cast includes Tommy Flanagan, Clark Gregg and Katie Cassidy. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.7 out of 10.

Synopsis

Far away from the site of a gruesome murder, a teenager named Jill Johnson arrives at a luxurious home for a baby-sitting job. With the children fast asleep, she settles in for what she expects to be an ordinary evening. Soon, the ringing of a phone and the frightening words of a sadistic caller turn Jill's routine experience into a night of terror.

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Questions about When a Stranger Calls

What genre is When a Stranger Calls?: When a Stranger Calls is categorised as Horror, Mystery.
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?: Tommy Flanagan, Clark Gregg, Katie Cassidy, Tessa Thompson, David Denman appear in the main cast.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls?: Simon West directed When a Stranger Calls.
How long is When a Stranger Calls?: When a Stranger Calls runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
Is When a Stranger Calls worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.