"When a Stranger Calls" is a 2006 American horror film directed by Simon West and written by Steve Feke.
The movie stars Camilla Belle and Katie Cassidy and is a remake of the 1979 film of the same name. The story follows a teenage girl who is stalked by a mysterious stranger after she answers a phone call from an unknown number.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and others criticizing its predictable plot and lack of originality. The movie's tone was also criticized for being inconsistent and overly reliant on jump scares.
The film was released in the United States on January 5, 2006, by Screen Gems and grossed $47.8 million at the box office. It has a Metacritic score of 34 out of 100, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."