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When a Stranger Calls (2006)

PG_13 87 min  -  Horror | Thriller  -   3 February 2006 (USA)
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During an otherwise routine babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

Director:

Simon West

Writers:

Jake Wade Wall (screenplay), Steve Feke (1979 screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

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Storyline

Jill Johnson is being forced to babysit at a BIG house all by herself for exceeding her telephone minutes. Then all of a sudden a stranger calls making these weird remarks. Jill decides to call the police to trace the call. Jill is freaked out when she finds out that the call is coming from inside the house! Jill runs in a hurry trying to get the children and leave. Will Jill make it in the house in time? Will she live? Well you just have to watch the movie to find out! Written by Crmn_Stvns  

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Taglines:

Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone. See more »

Genres:

Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense terror, violence and some language (Approved No. 42003) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bell Ringer See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$21,607,203 (USA) (5 February 2006) (2999 Screens)

Gross:

$66,966,987 (Worldwide)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

A poster on the wall in the hospital in the final scene reads "No shame, no blame, no names". The stranger's name is never revealed in the movie. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the Mandrakises were about to leave for dinner, Dr Mandrakis opens the door then goes back to activate the alarm system behind the door. In between shots, the door goes from open to closed magically. See more »

Quotes

Jill Johnson: Tiffany, I know it's you. I can see your name on Caller ID, genius.
Voice of the Stranger: This isn't Tiffany.
Jill Johnson: Who is this?
Voice of the Stranger: [pause] Who is this?
Jill Johnson: Cody?
Voice of the Stranger: Who's Cody?
Jill Johnson: You better cut this out!
[stranger hangs up]
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Soundtracks

"Lock It"
Written by Joe Faraci
Performed by Faraci
Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music See more »