When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

When a Stranger Calls Back
MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+
MPAA Reason
Rated R for terror/violence, and for some nudity and language.
BBFC Reason
strong threat, sexualised nudity, bloody images, violence
BBFC Ratings info
WHEN A STRANGER CALLS BACK is a thriller horror in which a young babysitter is terrorised by a psychopath who kidnaps the children in her care. Threat: There are frequent scenes of threat in which a man pursues and attacks a woman. Nudity: There is sexualised breast nudity when topless women are seen working in a bar. Violence: A man repeatedly beats a woman while she is unconcious. Bloody images include sight of blood spray and blood stained items.

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Sex & Nudity

moderate

There is a bar scene where waitresses are shown topless. A picture of a woman's bare breasts are briefly seen. A man attacks a woman in a thong.

Violence & Gore

moderate

There isn't a lot of violence--mostly suspense At a crime scene, blood is shown on the walls, and floor Some gun-shooting, fighting, etc.

Profanity

moderate

Brief f-word and possibly a couple of s, d or b's

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Nothing very noticeable. Some drinking at the bar.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

severe

The movie is scary and intense.