About 'When a Stranger Calls'

'When a Stranger Calls' is a horror thriller film released in 2006. The movie is a remake of the 1979 classic of the same name. Directed by Simon West, the plot revolves around a high school student who becomes terrorized by an unknown caller while babysitting. The basic premise of the film is the infamous line, "The call is coming from inside the house!".

Making / Production

This American psychological horror film was produced by Screen Gems and Davis Entertainment. Executive produced by Steve Molen, Patty Long, and Bennett Walsh, cinematography was handled by Peter Menzies Jr., with editing by Jeff Betancourt.

Actors

• Camilla Belle - She played the main protagonist Jill Johnson. Her performance of a babysitter grappling with fear and anxiety has been highly televised.
• Tommy Flanagan - He played the Stranger. His performance added the necessary chill and thrill to the film making it successful as a horror thriller.
• Katie Cassidy - She portrayed Tiffany Madison, one of Jill's friends. Her performance lends some emotional substance to the otherwise tension-filled plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite the film's negative reviews, it opened at number 1 at the box office, grossing more than $21 million in its first weekend.
• "When a Stranger Calls (2006)" is a remake of the 1979 movie of the same name and also features elements from its 1993 sequel "When a Stranger Calls Back".
• Director Simon West used an actual house for the filming location, not a set inside a studio.

Awards

While the movie did not win any significant award, Camilla Belle was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for her role.

Quotes

• "Have you checked the children?" - The Stranger
• "Leave me alone!" - Jill Johnson
• "Do as I say and you live." - The Stranger

Music / Soundtrack

• "When a Stranger Calls" Main Title
• "Babysitter Theme"
• "Fear"
• "The Chase"