When a Stranger Calls
Horror • R • 1979 • 1 hr 37 min
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A well made movie. Worth the watch even though I had heard so many versions of this tale.
A classic! More suspense than thriller, unlike the remake. Complex/well written villain. Draws on relatable fear.
I really enjoyed the 1st and the last 30mins. I was on the edge of my seat at the beginning.
Love Carol Kane! A classic in the Horror genre and the ultimate Babysitter Cautionary Tale.
It feels like two different movies in one and I think that's its strength
Rly excellent scenes & tense moments make it worth a watch for genre fans, but poor pacing & the antagonist didn’t make a ton of sense IMO
An extremely intense and terrifying experience. Kane is amazing and plays cat and mouse brilliantly
So annoying. And honestly, the remake is way better.
Scared the bejeezus out of me as a teen.
Good for the time, but did not hold up well. Good premise, with lackluster delivery.
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