Trailer
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
A babysitter is menaced by mysterious and frightening phone calls.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Pure escapism
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 67GoodWatch 68
IMDb6.7
Released
1977
October 1, 1977
49 years ago
Genres
HorrorThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Fred Walton Director
Writing · 2
- Fred Walton Writer
- Steve Feke Writer, Producer
Camera · 1
- Willy Kurant Director of Photography
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