When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) Horror Thriller Mystery
When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.3/10
When a Stranger Calls Back Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Julia is babysitting two young kids while a doctor and his wife are out. During the evening, a stranger knocks on the door asking Julia if she can call the auto club so he can get a tow. The phone line is dead though. This is all part of the act as he has made his way inside and abducted the two children. Years later, Julia has become an introvertive college student. She claims the stalker is back haunting her. Enter Jill Johnson and now retired cop John Clifford, who have reunited to help Julia find the stalker. Can they stop him before he strikes again?
Tagline: Before there was "Scream," there was... the stranger.
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Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / When a Stranger Calls Back Release Dates Blu-ray: May 28, 2019, DVD: Sep 22, 1998
Writers: Fred Walton, Steve Feke
Producers: Doug Chapin, Barry Greenfield, Barry Krost, Tom Rowe
Musicians: Dana Kaproff
Cinematographers: David Geddes
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When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
When a Stranger Calls Back Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Kane | ... | Jill Johnson |
| Charles Durning | ... | John Clifford |
| Jill Schoelen | ... | Julia Jenz |
| Gene Lythgow | ... | William Landis |
| Karen Elizabeth Austin | ... | Skid Row Woman (as Karen Austin) |
| Babs Chula | ... | Agent |
| John Destry | ... | Detective 1 (as John Blackwell Destry) |
| Duncan Fraser | ... | Club Owner |
| Jenn Griffin | ... | Club Girl 1 (as Jennifer Griffin) |
| Gary Jones | ... | X-Ray Technician |
| Terence Kelly | ... | Medical Examiner |
| Michèle Lonsdale Smith | ... | Center Woman 1 (as Michele Lonsdale-Smith) |
| Kevin McNulty | ... | Dr. Schifrin |
| Sheelah Megill | ... | Center Woman 2 (as Sheelagh Megill) |
| Rebeccah Mullen | ... | Club Girl 2 (as Rebecca Mullen) |
| Bobby Stewart | ... | Detective 2 |
| Jerry Wasserman | ... | Detective Brauer |
| Cheryl Wilson | ... | Mrs. Schifrin |
| Meredith Bain Woodward | ... | Realtor |
| Billy Mitchell | ... | Actor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Carol Kane (b. June 18, 1952) – Jill Johnson
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Lisa LeBlanc - Charles Durning, as John Clifford, passed away at age 89 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Charles Durnham - Jill Schoelen (b. March 21, 1963) – Julia Jenz
Sign: Aries - Gene Lythgow (b. April 30, 1964) – William Landis
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Karen Elizabeth Austin (b. April 2, 2011) – Skid Row Woman (as Karen Austin)
Also known as: Karen Austin | Karen Austin-Tuck - Babs Chula, as Agent, passed away at age 63 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Babz | Babz Chula | Barb Chula | Babs Chulla | Babs Shula - John Destry – Detective 1 (as John Blackwell Destry)
Also known as: John Destry Adams | John Blackwell Destrey | John Destrey | John B. Destry | John Blackwell Destry - Duncan Fraser – Club Owner
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Jenn Griffin – Club Girl 1 (as Jennifer Griffin)
Also known as: Jennifer Capelli | Jennifer Griffin | Jen Griffin - Gary Jones (b. January 4, 1958) – X-Ray Technician
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Terence Kelly (b. November 30, 1943) – Medical Examiner
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Terrance Kelly | Terrence Kelly | Terry Kelly - Michèle Lonsdale Smith – Center Woman 1 (as Michele Lonsdale-Smith)
- Kevin McNulty (b. December 8, 1955) – Dr. Schifrin
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Kevin McNaulty | Kevin Clifford McNulty | Kevin Mcnulty - Sheelah Megill – Center Woman 2 (as Sheelagh Megill)
Also known as: Sheelagh Megill | Sheela Megill - Rebeccah Mullen – Club Girl 2 (as Rebecca Mullen)
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