A prank call spirals into terror when three teens target the wrong man on a stormy night.
I SAW WHAT YOU DID
A group of pranksters unintentionally get the attention of a serial killer who soon starts targeting them.
Quick Answer
I Saw What You Did is a 1988 United States drama, horror, and thriller TV movie directed by Fred Walton about teenagers whose prank calls inadvertently put them in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer.
Programmer's Pick
Who knew a night of prank calls could turn your average slumber party into a nightmare? This made-for-TV chiller serves up a cautionary tale for would-be jokesters—never dial a killer. Shawnee Smith and Candace Cameron Bure anchor a cast just one wrong number away from disaster.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This television remake of a 1965 Joan Crawford film is notable as the second adaptation of Ursula Curtiss's 'Out of the Dark' and for winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography despite mixed critical reception.
Cast & Crew
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The film transforms a teenage prank into a chilling catalyst for terror, showing how innocent fun can spiral out of control.
Set in a typical suburban home, the story turns familiar spaces into scenes of mounting tension and danger.
A wrong number connects the protagonists to a serial murderer, blending psychological horror with the everyday act of making a phone call.
A youthful cast led by Shawnee Smith and Candace Cameron Bure captures the mix of naivete and bravado that drives the film’s suspense.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Teen girls make prank calls to strangers
Serial killer targeting prank callers
Teenagers become the target of a murderer
Suburban homes and neighborhoods
Questions from the Vault
Who directed I Saw What You Did? +
I Saw What You Did was directed by Fred Walton.
How long is I Saw What You Did? +
I Saw What You Did has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is I Saw What You Did? +
I Saw What You Did is a drama, horror, and thriller TV movie.
Where can I watch I Saw What You Did? +
You can watch I Saw What You Did on SassyFlix.
What makes the prank call so dangerous in this film? +
Lisa and her friends unknowingly call Adrian Lancer, who has just murdered someone, causing him to believe they are witnesses and triggering his deadly pursuit.