Review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) by Robert D — 17 Jun 2012

Story should of and could of been better, but a decent thriller.

This review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) was written by Robert D on 17 Jun 2012.

When a Stranger Calls has generally received mixed reviews.

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