Review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) by Michelle D — 31 Oct 2012

Both scary & hysterical! Great watchin with my teenage boys!

This review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) was written by Michelle D on 31 Oct 2012.

When a Stranger Calls has generally received mixed reviews.

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