When a Stranger Calls

Name: When a Stranger Calls
Director: Simon West
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Camilla Belle, Katie Cassidy, Tommy Flanagan, Brian Geraghty, Clark Gregg

2006Dir. Simon West1h 27m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

Watch the trailer

via YouTube

Runtime1h 27m

Released2006

Budget$15M

Box office$67.1M

DirectorSimon West

About This Movie

When a Stranger Calls (2006) carries a tense atmosphere right from the start. Directed by Simon West, it plunges you into a night filled with dread as Jill Johnson, played by Camilla Belle, takes on a babysitting gig in this sprawling, eerily quiet home. The pacing grips you; the early moments are almost deceptively tranquil. As the phone rings, the tension thickens, and the calls from the mysterious stranger are chilling, manipulating Jill's fear in such a raw way. The practical effects tie in nicely with the suspense, and Belle's performance is solid, capturing that youthful vulnerability. It's a modern take on an old story, and while it may not scream originality, the execution keeps you on edge.

Good for studies on modern horrorInteresting pacing choicesStrong focus on atmosphere and tension