When a Stranger Calls (1979) is infamous for the concept of "The call is coming from inside the house," which has become both a punchline and a meaningful metaphor today. The trope was also popularly used in the 1974 cult slasher Black Christmas. This week, I'm queening out on both movies, and especially Carol Kane's quirks, Olivia Hussey's raw terror, expert uses of music and editing to create a moment, and why nothing good comes from going upstairs....

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