The original film 'When a Stranger Calls' was released, which inspired the sequel.
The sequel to the original film was produced and directed by Fred Walton.
The made-for-television film 'When a Stranger Calls Back' premiered on Showtime network in the United States.
Jill Johnson begins her babysitting job at a mansion, where she first receives threatening phone calls from a stranger.
After receiving frightening calls, Jill learns that the previous babysitter was murdered by the caller.
Jill faces the intruder in the house and manages to survive the night, leading to his arrest.
Jill, now a counselor, receives a threatening phone call from the stranger again, signaling that the nightmare is not over.
Teddy, Jill's friend and a police officer, gets involved in tracking down the stranger who has resumed stalking Jill.
The stranger escalates his attack by kidnapping Jill's son, forcing her into a dangerous rescue mission.
Jill confronts the stranger in a tense climax, manages to rescue her son, and the stranger is ultimately killed or captured.