Screen Gems | Release Date: February 3, 2006
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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011
This movie was a great movie and was far better than the original. In this movie they stretched out the opening scene of the original. There are more characters which makes it more interesting. This movie has more chase scenes in it, unlikeThis movie was a great movie and was far better than the original. In this movie they stretched out the opening scene of the original. There are more characters which makes it more interesting. This movie has more chase scenes in it, unlike the original which basically had one. The set is also a lot more likable. Jill's acting in this one isn't superb, but it's pretty good, and also it seems like she actually cares about the children in this one. The stranger's voice isn't half as scary as the original which is the only downfall. But, you don't see the stranger's face until the end, so it makes him even more scary. Over all I recommend this movie and would give it a solid C. Expand
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RyanB.Feb 4, 2006
This movie is the worse movie that I had ever seen but the reason why im giving it a five is because it is so bad that it is funny.
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JaxD.May 22, 2006
The movie wasnt a total waste, I was scared a few times. But I got really bored really easily in the begining because it took wwwaaayyy too long to get to the final slashing part! Also, a few parts were way to cliche and I could see them The movie wasnt a total waste, I was scared a few times. But I got really bored really easily in the begining because it took wwwaaayyy too long to get to the final slashing part! Also, a few parts were way to cliche and I could see them coming from a mle away. Expand
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GavGav96Apr 17, 2011
Although there's still a certain degree of suspense present, this remake simply adds to the mountainous pile of remakes that simply can't outdo the original, no matter how good-looking the lead is or how flashy the setting looks.
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AMovieCriticJun 3, 2007
When a Stranger Calls (remake); C+ I didn't find it to be as bad as people have said. It's pretty atmospheric and at times chilling. It can be a bit tedious, (especially when characters "slowly walk" when they should be RUNNING, When a Stranger Calls (remake); C+ I didn't find it to be as bad as people have said. It's pretty atmospheric and at times chilling. It can be a bit tedious, (especially when characters "slowly walk" when they should be RUNNING, and when the caller is just not as threatening as he could be,) but the movie overall is a nice little chiller with some cool atmosphere and a really cool ending. I just wish it had more tension and less "fake out jump scares" because it DID get tedious at times, but if it's ever on TV it's worth a watch. Expand
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Trev29Aug 4, 2013
The movie just goes around in circles with nothing actually taking place that might be considered scary. The only thing that kept it interesting was hoping it was going to come to some big climax...but even that scene was pathetic.
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RikiegeDec 22, 2012
Entertaining movie, to have fun with friends.
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Jamison12Jan 26, 2014
Nothing was spoiled for me as I never watched any of the trailers (I was only 10 at the time of release) so I didn't have anything spoiled for me, which when nothing is spoiled, When a Stranger Calls is actually fairly enjoyable with a coupleNothing was spoiled for me as I never watched any of the trailers (I was only 10 at the time of release) so I didn't have anything spoiled for me, which when nothing is spoiled, When a Stranger Calls is actually fairly enjoyable with a couple of good scares. However it still has many plot holes, lack of good judgement and just common sense as does many horror films. Expand
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Meth-dudeApr 19, 2018
Apart from the fact that it is a very generic PG-13 horror movie and that the acting is dreadful, the movie isn't all that bad. The last 30 minutes, while being very predictable and cliché were pretty entertaining and the movie wasn'tApart from the fact that it is a very generic PG-13 horror movie and that the acting is dreadful, the movie isn't all that bad. The last 30 minutes, while being very predictable and cliché were pretty entertaining and the movie wasn't unwatchable. If you enjoy cliché, predictable PG-13 horror movies as guilty pleasures, you will probably find the movie at the very least entertaining, if not, you're better off watching something else. Expand
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