Review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) by Deborah H — 22 May 2012

Maybe good for a "LifeTime" movie, I found this very boring and doozed off 2xs. Glad I did not rent or pay to see this one in the theater!

This review of When a Stranger Calls (2006) was written by Deborah H on 22 May 2012.

When a Stranger Calls has generally received mixed reviews.

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