When a Stranger Calls Back
Seen it?1993 | 94 min | Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Jill Johnson, now a crisis center counselor, reunites with retired detective John Clifford to hunt a killer stalking a coed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fred Walton
- Carol KaneJill Johnson
- Charles DurningJohn Clifford
- Jill SchoelenJulia Jenz
- Gene LythgowWilliam Landis
- Karen Elizabeth AustinSkid Row Woman
- Babs ChulaAgent
- John DestryDetective 1
- Duncan FraserClub Owner
- Jenn GriffinClub Girl 1
- Gary JonesX-Ray Technician