The Caller
“A strange visitor. A mysterious woman. A surprise ending...”
Synopsis
One night, an unusual stranger in need asks a woman living alone in a house in the woods if he can use her phone. It soon becomes clear that they're playing a strange mind game and that there's something very wrong about the woods.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 27, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sloan
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- The Caller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Michael Sloan
Richard Band
Daniele Nannuzzi
Bert Glatstein
Frank Yablans, Charles Band, Michael Sloan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Yablans
Producer
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Michael Sloan
Producer
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Michael Sloan
Writer
Bert Glatstein
Editor
Daniele Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Sergio Mioni
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Caller about?
One night, an unusual stranger in need asks a woman living alone in a house in the woods if he can use her phone. It soon becomes clear that they're playing a strange mind game and that there's something very wrong about the woods.
Who directed The Caller?
The Caller was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who stars in The Caller?
The principal cast of The Caller includes Malcolm McDowell, Madolyn Smith Osborne.
When was The Caller released and how long is it?
The Caller was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Caller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caller was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caller?
The Caller holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).