When a Stranger Calls

In the 2006 psychological horror film When a Stranger Calls, Camilla Belle stars as a high school student who takes up a babysitting job in a secluded mansion. Unbeknownst to her, the night takes a chilling turn when she starts receiving threatening phone calls from an unknown intruder. As the calls escalate, a terrifying cat-and-mouse game ensues, pushing her to the brink of fear. Trapped in a house with no way out, she must outwit the mysterious caller to survive the night of terror. The suspenseful thriller keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intense atmosphere and gripping storytelling.

When a Stranger Calls received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film for its tense atmosphere and effective suspense, others criticized its lack of originality and predictable plot twists. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low rating of 9%, with critics calling it a forgettable and uninspired horror movie. Metacritic rated it at 27 out of 100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. IMDb users rated it at 5.1 out of 10, with some praising Camilla Belle's performance but highlighting the film's shortcomings in terms of scares and storytelling. Overall, When a Stranger Calls is a film that may appeal to fans of the genre but falls short of being a standout horror classic.