When a stranger calls

This week on Cast Of The Pod, it’s a tighter lineup but no less chaos as Josh and Deb hold down the mics with Cobweb chiming in while we dive into the 1979 horror classic When a Stranger Calls.We break down one of the most infamous opening sequences in horror history and explore why it still gets under the skin decades later. From the film’s slow-burn psychological tension to its commentary on gender roles, safety, and trust in the late ’70s, we unpack what makes this movie linger long after the phone stops ringing.The conversation drifts (as it always does) into how changing technology and communication have reshaped fear, how much childhood independence has vanished since the film’s release, and whether modern audiences can still feel the same dread that once paralyzed babysitters everywhere. Along the way, we reflect on personal experiences, cultural shifts, and the movie’s lasting influence on the genre.We wrap things up with The Calculator of Doom, weighing the film’s strengths, flaws, and legacy to see if it still earns its place in horror history. Lock your doors. Check on the kids. And remember… You Have Been Warned.Follow & Support Cast Of The Pod:https://www.facebook.com/castofthepodhttps://twitter.com/CastofthePodhttps://www.instagram.com/castofthepod/https://www.youtube.com/@castofthepodhttps://www.reddit.com/r/CastOfThePod/Cobweb:https://www.instagram.com/cobweb411/Deb:https://www.instagram.com/thepoorgourmandsa/ Call the hotline: 786-763-2278 Listen & Subscribe:https://open.spotify.com/show/7KwQpKRfbZ0m7P0YbvfuaQ?si=aef96fc1cc694ff5https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-of-the-pod/id1525172143 Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/castofthepod Patreon (Club 3p):https://www.patreon.com/c/CastOfThePod Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio