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A killer psycho escapes from the asylum and
When a Stranger Calls (1979) is low-key horror mixed with detective drama/thriller. I say low-key because theres little-to-no gore, although theres suspense, chases and flashes of violence. Its very polished and was obviously influenced by the artistic Halloween (1978) except with a very human antagonist as opposed to the indestructible Michael Myers. Then theres the big city detective element à la Dirty Harry (1971) and Tightrope (1984), but with a pot-bellied, average-guy investigator (Charles Durning).
The films best known for its harrowing opening sequence, which was borrowed for Wes Cravens Scream (1996) with Drew Barrymore taking over Carol Kanes role.
Its a work of art with a...