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When A Stranger Calls (film Series)
The ''When a Stranger Calls'' franchise consists of United States of America, American Psychological fiction, psychological-thriller film, thriller installments, including the original When a Stranger Calls (1979 film), 1979 theatrical release, its When a Stranger Calls Back, television movie sequel, and its When a Stranger Calls (2006 film), 2006 theatrical remake, and also the 1977 short film ''The Sitter (1977 film), The Sitter'', which started it all. The plot centers around a teenage high school student who works as a successful babysitter, who one night is harassed with disturbing phone calls from an unknown man while she is caring for an isolated home. As she continues through the night, the calls become more threatening and she urgently seeks the help of local law enforcement, the location of the assailant is revealed to be closer than she would like; forcing the young woman to fight for her life. The movies have been met with mixed critical reception ranging from moder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Trade name, doing business as Columbia Pictures, is an American film Production company, production and Film distributor, distribution company that is the flagship unit of the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, a division of Sony Entertainment's Sony Pictures, which is one of the Major film studios, "Big Five" film studios and a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony, Sony Group Corporation. On June 19, 1918, brothers Jack Cohn, Jack and Harry Cohn and their business partner Joe Brandt founded the studio as CBC Film Sales Corporation, Cohn-Brandt-Cohn (CBC) Film Sales Corporation. It adopted the Columbia Pictures name on January 10, 1924 (operating as Columbia Pictures Corporation until December 23, 1968), went public two years later, and eventually began to use the image of Columbia (personification), Columbia, the female personification of the United States, as its logo. In its early years, Columbia was a minor player in Hollywood, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
50th Academy Awards
The 50th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored films released in 1977 and took place on April 3, 1978, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 22 categories. The ceremony, televised in the United States by ABC, was produced by Howard W. Koch and directed by Marty Pasetta. Actor and comedian Bob Hope hosted the show for the 19th time. He first presided over the 12th ceremony held in 1940 and had last served as a co-host of the 47th ceremony held in 1975. Five days earlier, in a ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on March 29, the Academy Scientific and Technical Awards were presented by hosts Kirk Douglas and Gregory Peck. ''Annie Hall'' won four awards, including Best Picture. Other winners included ''Star Wars'' with six awards, '' Julia'' with three, and '' Close Encounters of the T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Denman
David Denman (born July 25, 1973) is an American actor. He made his film debut in '' The Replacements'' (2000) before his breakout role as Roy Anderson on the NBC sitcom ''The Office'' (2005–2008; 2011–2012), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award. In the 2010s and 2020s, Denman had main television roles as Mike Reilly on the Fox sitcom ''Traffic Light'' (2011), Mark Holter on the Cinemax horror series '' Outcast'' (2016–2017), and Frank Sheehan on the HBO Max miniseries '' Mare of Easttown'' (2021). He had starring roles in the films ''Puzzle'' (2018), '' Brightburn'' (2019), ''Greenland'' (2020), '' The Equalizer 3'' (2023), and '' Rebel Ridge'' (2024). Early life and education Denman was born in Newport Beach, California. He attended eight schools while growing up all over Southern California. His family moved to Sequim, Washington, when he was nine years old, living on a farm, which lasted two years before they returned to Orange County, California. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Eastin
Steve Eastin (born June 22, 1948) is an American actor, acting teacher and author. He has appeared in more than 300 television, film and stage roles throughout his career. Early life and education Eastin was born in Colorado, where he began to study acting at the young age of six at his local theater. He received his Actor Equity card at age 16 when he performed in two musicals choreographed by Micheal Bennet. Later, he attended the University of Northern Colorado, where he appeared in several productions at the Little Theater of the Rockies, whose alumni include Nick Nolte. After college, Eastin received a fellowship to teach at the University of Arizona, where he appeared in his first SAG role opposite Clint Eastwood in ''Joe Kidd''. Eastin moved to Los Angeles to further pursue his acting career, enrolling in the Charles Conrad Studio upon arrival in 1974. Career While attending Charles' class, Eastin became interested in teaching acting as well. In 1991, he founded his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen (born May 5, 1940) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in various science fiction, action and horror genre productions, including Bishop in the ''Alien'' film franchise and Frank Black in the Fox television series ''Millennium'' (1996–99) and ''The X-Files'' (1999). He has also done extensive voice work, including the Disney film ''Tarzan'' (1999) and the video games '' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'' (2009) and BioWare's ''Mass Effect'' trilogy (2007–2012). Other film credits include '' The Right Stuff'' (1983), '' The Terminator'' (1984), '' Hard Target'' (1993), '' Color of Night'' (1994), '' The Quick and the Dead'' (1995), '' Powder'' (1995), '' Scream 3'' (2000), '' Appaloosa'' (2008), and ''Falling'' (2020). Henriksen was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for his role on ''Millenium,'' and won a Saturn Award (out of four total nominations) for his performance in ''Hard Target''. In 2021, he was nominated for a Canadian Screen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Flanagan (actor)
Thomas Flanagan (born 3 July 1965) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as Filip "Chibs" Telford in the FX crime drama television series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014) and its spin-off ''Mayans M.C.'' (2019), Cicero in ''Gladiator'' (2000), Morrison in ''Braveheart'' (1995), Tullk in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017), and Williamson in '' All About the Benjamins'' (2002). Early and personal life Flanagan was born in Easterhouse, Glasgow, the second of four children. His sister Sue is a nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow. He was an altar boy. His facial scars are the result of a knife attack outside a nightclub where he had been working as a DJ. After leaving the club, he was attacked by a gang, stabbed and slashed with a knife, leaving him with the scars. Flanagan and his wife, Dina, have a daughter. He was previously married to Rachel Flanagan and Jane Ford. Career His first television roles were in ''Screen One'' (1992) and ''Taggart'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Schoelen
Jill Marie Schoelen (born March 21, 1963) is an American actress. She is best known for ''Chiller'' (1985), '' The Stepfather'' (1987), '' Cutting Class'' (1989), ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (1989), ''Popcorn'' (1991), '' Rich Girl'' (1991), and '' When a Stranger Calls Back'' (1993). For her numerous horror film appearances, she is widely regarded as a scream queen. Career Schoelen’s theatrical debut was in the 1981 TV pilot '' The Best of Times'', which starred Crispin Glover and Nicolas Cage. Schoelen went on to star in such movies as '' D.C. Cab'' (1983), ''Chiller'' (1985), '' That Was Then... This Is Now'' (1985), '' Babes in Toyland'' (1986), '' The Stepfather'' (1987), '' Billionaire Boys Club'' (1987 TV miniseries), '' Cutting Class'' (1989), ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (1989), ''Popcorn'' (1991), '' When a Stranger Calls Back'' (1993), and '' There Goes My Baby'' (1994). She guest starred on episodes of '' T. J. Hooker'', ''Little House on the Prairie'', ''Murder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Durning
Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays.Schudel, Matt (December 26, 2012) "''In real life and on the screen, he played countless roles''" The Washington Post, p. B4 Durning's best-known films include ''The Sting'' (1973), ''Dog Day Afternoon'' (1975), '' The Muppet Movie'' (1979), '' True Confessions'' (1981), ''Tootsie'' (1982), '' Dick Tracy'' (1990), and '' O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' (2000). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both '' The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'' (1982) and '' To Be or Not to Be'' (1983). Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. Early life Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York. He was the son of Louise (née Leonard; 1894–1982), a laundress at West Point, and James E. Durning (1883 – c. 1935). His father was an Irish immigrant, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Beckley
Derek Anthony Beckley (7 October 1929 – 19 April 1980) was an English actor. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Beckley went on to carve out a career on film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s, often playing villainous roles, as well as being a veteran of numerous stage productions. Early life Beckley was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He was a child out of wedlock and never met his father. His mother, Beatrice Mitchell, worked as a steward on ocean liners such as the and the . Due to work commitments, she was often away, and Beckley was brought up mainly by another woman whom he referred to as his aunt.van Gelder, Lawrence. 1979. "New Face: Tony Beckley - Genial Film Maniac With English Roots." in ''The New York Times'', 19 October 1979, Section The Weekend, Page C3 When he was five years old, Beckley and his mother moved to Portsmouth and when the Second World War broke out he was sent to Winchester, where he attended boarding school at Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camilla Belle
Camilla Belle Routh (born October 2, 1986), known professionally as Camilla Belle, is an American actress. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Belle began her acting career with appearances in numerous television commercials before landing her first lead role in NBC's thriller, ''Trapped Beneath the Earth'' in 1992. She has since appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including '' The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' (1997), ''Practical Magic'' (1998), '' Rip Girls'' (2000) and ''10,000 BC'' (2008). Belle has also been recognized for her work in independent films such as '' The Quiet'' (2005) and '' The Mad Whale'' (2017). In addition to her acting career, Belle has been the face of Vera Wang's "Princess" fragrance and has appeared in advertisements for brands such as Nespresso and Cotton. She is also known for her fashion choices, having been featured on the cover of numerous fashion magazines and being the recipient of Young Hollywood Style Icon award at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Kane
Carolyn Laurie Kane (born June 18, 1952) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her role in '' Hester Street'' (1975), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She became known in the 1970s and 1980s in films such as ''Dog Day Afternoon'' (1975), ''Annie Hall'' (1977), '' When a Stranger Calls'' (1979), '' The Princess Bride'' (1987), ''Scrooged'' (1988) and '' Flashback'' (1990). Kane appeared on the television series ''Taxi'' in the early 1980s, as Simka Gravas, the wife of Latka, the character played by Andy Kaufman, winning two Emmy Awards for her work. She has played the character of Madame Morrible in the musical '' Wicked'', both in touring productions and on Broadway from 2005 to 2014. From 2015 to 2020, she was a main cast member on the Netflix series '' Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'', in which she played Lillian Kaushtupper. She currently plays the recurring role of Pelia in '' Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' (2023present). E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwood, Los Angeles
Westwood is a commercial and residential neighborhood in the northern central portion of the Westside (Los Angeles County), Westside region of the city of Los Angeles, California. It is the home of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Bordering the campus on the south is Westwood Village, a major regional district for shopping, dining, movie theaters, and other entertainment. Wilshire Boulevard through Westwood is a major corridor of condominium towers, on the eastern end and of Class A office towers, on the western end. Westwood also has residential areas of multifamily and single family housing, including exclusive Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, Holmby Hills. The neighborhood was developed starting in 1919, and UCLA opened in 1929, while Westwood Village was built up starting in 1929 through the 1930s. Geography According to the Westwood Neighborhood Council, the Westwood Homeowners Association, and the ''Los Angeles Times'' Mapping L.A. project, Westwood is bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
