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“When a Stranger Calls” is a psychological thriller remake that offers a tense and engaging storyline, effectively building suspense through strong acting and solid cinematography. However, the film struggles with several plot inconsistencies and unrealistic character decisions t…
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When a Stranger Calls
“Whatever You Do, Don't Answer The Phone.”
57%
Movie
1h 27m
AI Analysis
When a Stranger Calls (2006) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of When a Stranger Calls (2006) — a movie tagged as Horror and Mystery with dark, tense, and nostalgic moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: 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 … Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for solo focused viewing. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~87 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate When a Stranger Calls 57% (1,148 votes) — mixed but watchable scores for this movie.
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When a Stranger Calls suits viewers who want a dark and tense film — check the trailer and reviews before committing a full evening.
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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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2006-02-03
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- TMDB rating
- 5.7
- TMDB ID
- 10053
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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 ... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How long is the movie When a Stranger Calls?
The official runtime for When a Stranger Calls is approximately 87 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Directors & writers
Cast
Camilla Belle
Jill Johnson
Katie Cassidy
Tiffany Madison
Tommy Flanagan
Stranger
Brian Geraghty
Bobby
Clark Gregg
Ben Johnson
Derek de Lint
Dr. Mandrakis
Kate Jennings Grant
Kelly Mandrakis
Steve Eastin
Detective Hines
Tessa Thompson
Scarlet
Karina Logue
Track Coach
Dianna Agron
Cheerleader
David Denman
Officer Burroughs
Arthur Young
Will Mandrakis
Madeline Carroll
Allison Mandrakis
Escher Holloway
Cody
Rosine 'Ace' Hatem
Rosa
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Molly Bryant
Parent
John Bobek
Officer Lewis
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“When a Stranger Calls” is a psychological thriller remake that offers a tense and engaging storyline, effectively building suspense through strong acting and solid cinematography. However, the film struggles with several plot inconsistencies and unrealistic character decisions that may leave viewers questioning its logic. Despite its flaws, the movie remains an entertaining choice for fans of suspenseful thrillers. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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