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When a Stranger Calls

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 27m
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5.1/10
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When a Stranger Calls (2006)
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During a babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.During a babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.During a babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.
IMDb RATING
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47K
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    • Simon West
    • Jake Wade Wall(screenplay)
    • Steve Feke(1979 screenplay)
    • Fred Walton(1979 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Camilla Belle
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Katie Cassidy
    • Simon West
    • Jake Wade Wall(screenplay)
    • Steve Feke(1979 screenplay)
    • Fred Walton(1979 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Camilla Belle
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Katie Cassidy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 539User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
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    Tessa Thompson in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
    Camilla Belle in When a Stranger Calls (2006)
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    Camilla Belle
    Camilla Belle
    • Jill Johnson
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Stranger
    Katie Cassidy
    Katie Cassidy
    • Tiffany
    Tessa Thompson
    Tessa Thompson
    • Scarlet
    Brian Geraghty
    Brian Geraghty
    • Bobby
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Ben Johnson
    Derek de Lint
    Derek de Lint
    • Dr. Mandrakis
    Kate Jennings Grant
    Kate Jennings Grant
    • Kelly Mandrakis
    David Denman
    David Denman
    • Officer Burroughs
    Arthur Young
    Arthur Young
    • Will Mandrakis
    Madeline Carroll
    Madeline Carroll
    • Allison Mandrakis
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Detective Hines
    John Bobek
    John Bobek
    • Officer Lewis
    Brad Surosky
    Brad Surosky
    • Boom Boom
    Karina Logue
    Karina Logue
    • Track Coach
    Rosine 'Ace' Hatem
    • Rosa
    • (as Rosine Hatem)
    Escher Holloway
    Escher Holloway
    • Cody
    Molly Bryant
    Molly Bryant
    • Parent
      • Simon West
      • Jake Wade Wall(screenplay)
      • Steve Feke(1979 screenplay)
      • Fred Walton(1979 screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Although the stranger is played by Scottish-born actor Tommy Flanagan, the phone-call voice is actually Lance Henriksen's. Henriksen fit the voice, whereas Flanagan fit the stranger's build.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Jill is in the Guest House and answers the phone, when she hangs it up we get a look at the screen on it. You can clearly see that the battery is almost empty, but she just picked it up off the charging station a minute ago.
    • Quotes

      Jill Johnson: [On phone] You really scared me, if that's what you wanted. Is that what you wanted?

      Voice of the Stranger: No.

      Jill Johnson: What do you want?

      Voice of the Stranger: Your blood all over me.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Worst Hollywood Remakes (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Lock It
      Written & Performed by Joe Faraci

      Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music

    User reviews539

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    6/10
    i watched this film out of morbid curiosity....
    and i really wanted to hate it. i so adored the original and found it offensive that it was being remade, that whole 'you cant mess with perfection' idea in my head. i came away from it with the distinct impression that the director had only the highest regard for the original film and total respect for the filmmaker. the new version tries to update the story for the 21st century and actually has some interesting takes on how modern technology can be used for scary elements. the smart house motion sensored lights added a nice touch as did caller id when its not who it says it is! although they tried too hard to bulk up the story with unnecessary side nonense and the timing was off, i give the man high marks for effort and his obvious attention to the integrity of the original work.
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    • xactlyme2
    • Dec 26, 2006

    FAQ3

    • I don't get it, who's the stranger?
    • Is this urban legend based on a real crime?

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • Gaumont Columbia Tristar (France)
      • Official site (Australia)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Davis Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 27 minutes
      • Color
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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