The Stranger Within
"Her unborn baby orders her to ignore her doctor...Forces her to abandon her husband...And compels her to do what no woman has ever done before...Who Is This Child?"
Originally released in 1974. The Stranger Within is a tv movie/mystery film. directed by Lee Philips. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Eden, George Grizzard, and Joyce Van Patten
Synopsis
Who is the father of Ann Collins’ baby? Her husband had a vasectomy years ago. And Ann hasn’t been with another man. Even more mysterious: as the baby grows inside her, Ann begins to change. She is beset by strange illnesses, pours tablespoons of salt on her food, turns the thermostat to 50 degrees, speed-reads academic tomes. But much bigger shocks are yet to come. Barbara Eden stars in this hypnotic, swiftly paced blend of horror and sci-fi from Richard Matheson, the popular and prolific writer who also penned the novel I AM LEGEND and several notable THE TWILIGHT ZONE scripts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lorimar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stranger Within about?
Who is the father of Ann Collins’ baby? Her husband had a vasectomy years ago. And Ann hasn’t been with another man. Even more mysterious: as the baby grows inside her, Ann begins to change. Sh...
Who directed The Stranger Within?
The Stranger Within was directed by Lee Philips.
How long is The Stranger Within?
The Stranger Within has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Stranger Within released?
The Stranger Within was released on October 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stranger Within?
The main cast of The Stranger Within includes Barbara Eden, George Grizzard, Joyce Van Patten, David Doyle, Nehemiah Persoff.