"Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real..."

1979

1h 37m

6.2(306 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Creative team

Directed by: Fred Walton
Written by: Fred Walton
Steve Feke
Produced by: Steve Feke
Doug Chapin

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