Review of When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) by Lafe F — 25 Jun 2007
A great made-for-TV movie which doesn't suck! Perhaps better than the original film, because this has horror and stalking scenes throughout. The opening scene is chilling and superbly written.
It begins with a young babysitter alone in a big house, and some guy banging on the front door, saying his car had problems and he needs to come in and use the phone, but then freaky things start to happen from there. The killer torments the girl throughout the course of the movie.
Offering assistance are the experienced cop (Charles Durning) and the post-trauma babysitter (Carole Kane), both from the first "When A Stranger Calls" film. They investigate the alleged stalkings, and help track down the spooky dude, who has some crafty voice-throwing and concealment skills, making him harder to catch. I liked the weird scene in the bar with the ventriloquist act. The end battle is unbelievable in what the killer does.
The first film will always be considered a classic, but had a flawed middle act. This one is more consistently scary throughout, though largely overlooked.
This review of When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) was written by Lafe F on 25 Jun 2007.
When a Stranger Calls Back has generally received mixed reviews.
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