A Stranger Is Watching (1982)

36% of users liked it
(3,759 ratings)

In this suspenseful made-for-television thriller a homicidal maniac kidnaps a young girl and a female television reporter and holds them hostage in the bowels of Grand Central Station. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Sean S. Cunningham
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jan 22, 1982 Wide
On DVD: Oct 4, 2005

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A first-class creepy performance by Rip Torn as the sadistic psychopath.

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AJ V

An okay thriller, I thought it was going to be a horror movie from the title, but even though it was somewhat scary, it's a thriller, not a horror movie. The actors do a fine job, but they don't have much to do. The movie is entirely predictable. Overall, it's just… More
An okay thriller, I thought it was going to be a horror movie from the title, but even though it was somewhat scary, it's a thriller, not a horror movie. The actors do a fine job, but they don't have much to do. The movie is entirely predictable. Overall, it's just okay.
Wahida K

The plot sounds good the movie itself boring.