The original horror film 'When a Stranger Calls', directed by Fred Walton, was released in theaters. The story revolves around a babysitter being harassed by mysterious phone calls.
A remake of the original 1979 film 'When a Stranger Calls' was released, presenting a modernized version of the classic horror story with new actors and production.
Julia runs an errand and then returns to babysit for the Mandrakis family’s children in their large mansion.
While babysitting, Julia begins receiving threatening phone calls from an unknown stranger.
Julia calls the police and is informed that the threatening calls are coming from inside the house, terrifying her.
Julia finds out that the Mandrakis children have been kidnapped by the caller.
Julia attempts to evade and confront the intruder who has been making calls and hunting her down.
Police intervene following Julia’s distress calls, rescuing her and arresting the intruder.