Review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) by Michelle S — 16 Nov 2013

Some decent scares for a PG-13 film, but not a great film.

This review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) was written by Michelle S on 16 Nov 2013.

When a Stranger Calls has generally received mixed reviews.

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