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When a Killer Calls (2006): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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When a Killer Calls is a 2006 mystery horror film starring Isabella Bodnar as Mrs. Hewitt, Rebekah Kochan and Carissa Bodner. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.

When a Killer Calls (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Mystery , Crime , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When a Killer Calls About?

The premise of When a Killer Calls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The stranger on the phone… is inside your house! A babysitter begins receiving threatening phone calls from a man who has just killed an entire family.

When a Killer Calls Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • home invasion
  • babysitter in peril
  • babysitter
  • hung by wrists
  • telephone call
  • murder
  • bound and gagged
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • slasher
  • rape
  • rape and revenge
  • gun
+25 more
  • knife
  • hogtie
  • bound feet
  • police officer
  • throat slashed
  • stabbed
  • children killed
  • cell phone
  • broken fingers
  • cutting oneself free
  • escape
  • upstairs
  • downstairs
  • telephone terror
  • teen slasher
  • based on urban legend
  • girl bound and gagged
  • boy bound and gagged
  • hogtied
  • abduction
  • female nudity
  • serial killer
  • slasher horror
  • basement
  • supernatural horror
Where to watch

Where to Watch When a Killer Calls

Stream it on Bloodstream and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

When a Killer Calls Cast & Characters

Isabella Bodnar leads the cast as Mrs. Hewitt, with Rebekah Kochan as Trisha and Carissa Bodner as Molly.

Also Starring in When a Killer Calls

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Plot

When a Killer Calls Plot Summary

What happens in When a Killer Calls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A psychopath breaks into a house and kills Linda Hewitt, Isabella Bodnar, and her two children, Ryan and Holly, all while taking pictures of the crimes on his cellphone. The chilling act is just the opening jolt in a night that spirals into a deadly siege. In a separate thread of the story, Trisha Glass, [Rebekah Kochan], is babysitting Molly Walker, [Carissa Bodner], while Molly’s parents attend a dinner party where her father is supposed to deliver a speech. The tension around the gathering is palpable because Trisha’s last babysitting job with the Hewitts didn’t end well, and she hopes tonight will go smoothly.

Full summary

The whole story of When a Killer Calls, scene by scene

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Videos

When a Killer Calls Trailers & Videos

The trailer of When a Killer Calls.

When a Killer Calls (2006) - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know When a Killer Calls?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the babysitter that spends the night protecting Molly Walker?

Details

When a Killer Calls Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Babysitter Massacre” and “Under the Blade”.

Also known as
  • The Babysitter Massacre
  • Under the Blade
  • Kiedy dzwoni zabójca
  • Когда звонит убийца

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FAQ

When a Killer Calls FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of When a Killer Calls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When a Killer Calls?

When a Killer Calls runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was When a Killer Calls released?

When a Killer Calls was released on February 1, 2006.

Who is in the cast of When a Killer Calls?

When a Killer Calls stars Isabella Bodnar as Mrs. Hewitt, Rebekah Kochan as Trisha and Carissa Bodner as Molly, among 16 credited actors.

Where can I watch When a Killer Calls?

In the US, When a Killer Calls is streaming on Bloodstream, Fandango at Home Free and Plex and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does When a Killer Calls have a post-credit scene?

No. When a Killer Calls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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