When a Stranger Calls

Theatrical - Wide 2006-02-03

Cast Camilla Belle Brian Geraghty
Directed by Simon West
Written by Jake Wade

Genres: Horror

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5/10

Synopsis

A young high school student’s babysitting gig ends in a nightmare when she recieves mysterious phone calls at the house to check on the children, only to find them dead. Years later, the traumatized woman must fight for her life when... See more the stranger starts calling for her.

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Review Date: Director: Simon West Writer: Jake Wade Wall Producers: John Davis, Wyck Godfrey, Ken Lemberger Actors: Camilla Belle as Jill Clark Gregg as Mr. Johnson Katie Cassidy as Tiffany Plot: A hot girl is forced to babysit a mansion...

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