Intimate Stranger
Intimate Stranger

Intimate Stranger

1991Movie96 minEnglish

A policeman guards a barroom singer whose phone-sex sideline has put a killer on her trail.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Alan MetzgerGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful romance novelist, Sarah (Kim Zimmer), experiences unsettling events, including strange phone calls and the feeling of being watched. These experiences begin to mirror the plots of her own novels, leading her to suspect that a mysterious stranger is either obsessed with her or attempting to communicate a hidden message. As the lines between her fictional worlds and reality blur, Sarah must uncover the identity of the stranger and the reason behind their eerie connection before her life is irrevocably altered.

Critical Reception

Intimate Stranger was a made-for-television film that garnered a moderate reception. It was noted for its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kim Zimmer, who effectively conveyed the protagonist's growing paranoia. While praised for its engaging thriller elements, some critics found the plot predictable or the resolution less impactful than the build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and atmospheric thriller elements.
  • Kim Zimmer's performance was highlighted as a strong point, effectively portraying the protagonist's descent into paranoia.
  • Some reviews found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Intimate Stranger' is not widely documented on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's premise, where a writer's fictional plots bleed into reality, explores themes common in psychological thrillers, questioning the nature of reality and the influence of creative work on one's life.

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