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Still from When a Stranger Calls Back — When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) — Fred WaltonPhotographed by David Geddes

Poster for When a Stranger Calls Back

Fred Walton

When a Stranger Calls Back

English / 1993 / 1h 34m

Thriller TV Movie Horror

Letterboxd: 3.20/5·7.8K ratings·2.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A retired detective and a crisis-center counselor hunt a killer stalking a coed.

Included in
Unwelcome Guests
Position 7
Included in
October 2023
Position 58
Included in
’90s Horror
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorFred Walton

WriterFred Walton

Cinematographer

ComposerDana Kaproff

EditorDavid Byron Lloyd

ProducerTom Rowe

Cast

Carol Kaneas Jill Johnson

Charles Durningas John Clifford

Jill Schoelenas Julia Jenz

Gene Lythgowas William Landis

Karen Elizabeth Austinas Skid Row Woman

Babs Chulaas Agent

John Destryas Detective 1

Duncan Fraseras Club Owner

Jenn Griffinas Club Girl 1

Gary Jonesas X-Ray Technician

Terence Kellyas Medical Examiner

Michèle Lonsdale Smithas Center Woman 1

Kevin McNultyas Dr. Schifrin

Sheelah Megillas Center Woman 2

Rebecca Mullenas Club Girl 2

Bobby Stewartas Detective 2

Jerry Wassermanas Detective Brauer

Cheryl Wilsonas Mrs. Schifrin

Meredith Bain Woodwardas Realtor

Billy Mitchellas Actor (uncredited)

When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) | Criteria