The movie begins with a new babysitter, Julia (Jill Schoelen), being terrorized by a man outside the house who claims his car broke down. Unlike the original's phone-based terror, the horror here is physical and immediate:
Compare it to the (if you want to see why most fans prefer the 1993 version). When a Stranger Calls Back
The film explores the long-term psychological impact of survival, with Kane giving a focused, inner-strength performance. The movie begins with a new babysitter, Julia