They don't see him, but he's there. A stranger is watching; plotting; planning; and anticipating every move they make. Then he strikes. He imprisons a little girl and a famous reporter in the dank maze of tunnels beneath N... more »ew York's Grand Central Station. The kidnapper is a remorseless psychopath who wants to collect a ransom, then murder his captives. His victims' only hope is their own wits - and the aid of the dazed and desperate homeless people who roam this urban netherworld. Kate Mulgrew is heartrendingly believable as the reporter and Rip Torn gives a harrowing performance as the kidnapper in this nightmarish shocker based on the Mary Higgins Clark suspense novel and directed by Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th). A Stranger Is Watching: You won't be able to look away.« less
"Wow, what a dark and brutal movie. A terrifying bad guy that is a real psycho, totally ruthless and crazy, and it's set in one of the most eerie and nightmarish places ever, down in the catacombs beneath New York City. You will never feel more hopeless when you see the heroine down in this dark underworld and you know nobody can help her. Check it out. Similar to "the New York Ripper" but better."
Great Mulgrew & Torn Flick
web surfer | 09/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was a fantastic movie! I saw it years ago on cable and was dying to get a copy. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. For those of you who like suspensful dramas, I highly recommend this one. When is the DVD going to be released?? Hint, Hint."
A Stranger is a Stranger No More
Susan Waszak | Chattanooga, Tennessee United States | 11/04/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"With talents such as Kate Mulgrew and Rip Torn "A Stranger is Watching" is an intense thriller of kidnapping and ransom. Considered a "slasher-flick" by some critics, it is too benign by today's standards. This is a thriller that will allow its viewers to go to sleep at night, but it will make them wary of vans without windows."
Could it have gone on a little longer so I would really get
K. Smith | 02/08/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This was a terrific film. Faithful to the book and cast with two fabulous actors -- Rip Torn and Kate Mulgrew.
Any story that takes place underground is destined to scare me and this one did. I didn't expect this film to be a gritty and as detailed as it was. The scenes with the dumb-waiter were so realistic that I felt the rope burns on my hands. Rip Torn flings a wicked knife right into the center of things. Kate Mulgrew uses every resource of the story and her talent to bring Sharon to life.
Creepy music too!
Loved it!"
Hey frustrated mulgrew fan
Clare Burman | Preston, Lancashire United Kingdom | 01/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't really add to the comments already shown, other than to emphasise the fact that its a must watch. Well, frustrated mulgrew fan MRS Z Rogers, I'm from the UK too and I've got a VSR that plays NTSC (US and Canadian) formatted films, so if you want me to copy you a PAL (UK) version e-mail me at cburman@ukgateway.net. I've got a few other kate films, so drop me a line sometime."