When A Stranger Calls Back Timeline ( Real )

film.release
February 20, 1979

Release of 'When a Stranger Calls'

The original film 'When a Stranger Calls' was released, which inspired the sequel.

film.production
1993

Production of 'When a Stranger Calls Back'

The sequel to the original film was produced and directed by Fred Walton.

film.release
October 10, 1993

Premiere of 'When a Stranger Calls Back'

The made-for-television film 'When a Stranger Calls Back' premiered on Showtime network in the United States.

When A Stranger Calls Back Timeline ( Fictional )

inciting_incident
Night 1

Jill's Babysitting Job

Jill Johnson begins her babysitting job at a mansion, where she first receives threatening phone calls from a stranger.

revelation
Night 1

Discovery of the Previous Babysitter's Fate

After receiving frightening calls, Jill learns that the previous babysitter was murdered by the caller.

climax
Night 1

Confrontation with the Stranger

Jill faces the intruder in the house and manages to survive the night, leading to his arrest.

inciting_incident
Several years later

Call to Jill Years Later

Jill, now a counselor, receives a threatening phone call from the stranger again, signaling that the nightmare is not over.

investigation
Several years later

Teddy's Involvement

Teddy, Jill's friend and a police officer, gets involved in tracking down the stranger who has resumed stalking Jill.

crisis
Later same year

Kidnapping of Jill's Son

The stranger escalates his attack by kidnapping Jill's son, forcing her into a dangerous rescue mission.

finale
Later same year

Final Confrontation and Rescue

Jill confronts the stranger in a tense climax, manages to rescue her son, and the stranger is ultimately killed or captured.