The Night Caller
Seen it?1998 | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, 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 Hidden, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
For 11 years, Beth's life is limited to working nights in a convenience store while her daytime hours are spent caring for her bed-ridden, bitter and abusive mother. All that keeps her going is a voice on the radio of a psychologist, Dr Roland. Her obsession grows to the point where nothing, not even murder, will stop her from getting to the woman she desires!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- 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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
When a Stranger Calls Weeknight WatchAnother horror thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Unsane
Sunday Safe BetAnother horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Hidden
Saturday SpecialAnother horror thriller, and a Saturday Special.
Succubus
Monday Morning MaybeAnother horror thriller. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
The Home Weeknight WatchAnother horror thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Malenfant
- Shanna ReedDr. Lindsay Roland
- Tracy NelsonBeth Needham
- Mary CrosbyNikki Rogers
- Cyndi PassMarge Hampton
- Eve SigallMama
- Howard S. MillerLee Dixon
- Christopher KriesaMr. Brill
- Zack HopkinsMatt Roland
- Luisa LeschinConsuela
- Rance HowardHank