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* ''{{Speed}}'' has an interesting example, where TheHero realises that the MadBomber can see him and the driver because he calls her a "Wildcat" in relation to the shirt she is wearing.

* This is generally how the killer [[spoiler:or, as we later learn, killers]] from ''{{Scream}}'' operates. It's first done during the opening sequence, with Casey getting calls from someone who appears to be rather nice, but soon turns menacing as hell with this exchange:

This is the creepy counterpart to ShortDistancePhoneCall. It's when someone calls another person from a cell phone. At first the person being called believes the caller to be far away, but then the caller makes a comment like "nice outfit" or whatever, and the person being called realizes he or she is within line of sight of the caller.

Needless to say, it was even creepier before cell phones came around.

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* It does happen in ''FullMetalPanic''.

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* This is generally how the killer [[spoiler:or, as we later learn, killers]] from ''{{Scream}}'' operates. It's first done during the opening sequence, with Casey getting calls from someone who appears to be rather nice, but soon turns menacing as hell with this exchange:
-->'''Caller:''' You never told me your name.
-->'''Casey:''' Why do you want to know my name?
-->'''Caller:''' Because I want to know who I'm looking at.
** Later, it gets even more menacing with this exchange after Casey finally gets fed up with the caller:
---> '''Casey:''' Listen, asshole -- !
---> '''Caller:''' [aggressively] ''No, YOU listen, you little bitch! You hang up on me again, I'll gut you like a fish! Understand?!'' [starts chuckling creepily] Yeah...
---> '''Casey:''' [scared] Is this some kind of joke?
---> '''Caller:''' More of a game, really. Can you handle that...''blondie''?

* ''{{Speed}}'' has an interesting example, where TheHero realises that the MadBomber can see him and the driver because he calls her a "Wildcat" in relation to the shirt she is wearing.

* In 2008 movie GetSmart Max has escaped the prison cell and needs to deliver important news to [[TheChief Chief]] and 99, who are in Los Angeles. She receives a call from him. Chief orders to trace this call. The call traces to the rooftop in Washington. When operatives enter that place, it's Bruce or Lloyd, while Max stands on the rooftop near 99 in Los Angeles. The call is redirected from named cell phone to to Max' shoephone.

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* In ''KappaMikey'', there is an example of this in the episode Hog Day Afternoon.

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* Happens in an episode of ''WhiteCollar'' (1x05).

This is the creepy counterpart to ShortDistancePhoneCall. It's when someone calls another person from a cell phone. At first the other person believes the caller to be far away, but then the caller makes a comment like "nice outfit" or whatever, and the person being called realizes he or she is within line of sight of the caller.

* This is generally how the killer [[spoiler: or as we later learn, killers]] from ''{{Scream}}'' operates. It's first done during the opening sequence, with Casey getting calls from someone who appears to be rather nice, but soon turns menacing as hell with this exchange:

* The Caller in ''[[Film/PhoneBooth Phone Booth]]'' is pretty upfront about being able to see Stu, but he doesn't believe him at first:

* In an episode of {{NCIS}}, Abby's [[StalkerWithACrush stalker]] calls her at the office. As she tries to [[PhoneTraceRace trace the call]], the stalker suggests she use a different tracing technique. It takes her a few seconds to realize that that means he's watching through the window.

* Amusing version on ''TheXFiles''. Scully's arrived at the address Mulder told her to go to, her phone rings, and it's Mulder complimenting her outfit. He's right behind her.
* BurnNotice, the episode "Dead to Rights".

* Played for laughs in ''HomeMovies'' where [=McGuirk=] calls Erik and tries to arrange a get together with him and all their other friends. Erik, looking for an excuse to not go to said get together, lies and says he is looking at his schedule and can't find any free dates. [=McGuirk=] then reveals that he is looking in through Eric's window and doesn't see the schedule Erik is talking about.

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* Used in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF5y8nydbQg this sequel]] to the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wgmn7gQrpY Billy Goat Caller]] video.

* In the sci-fi movie ''Runaway'' Gene Simmon's character does this twice to Tom Selleck, first by hacking into the security cameras inside the police station ("You're punching buttons on a computer trying to trace this call but you won't [[TechnologyMarchesOn because I'm using a mobile phone]], shithead!") until his partner puts her cap over the camera. He is not happy. Later Simmons does it again while Tom Selleck at a restaurant, revealing himself to be sitting next to his partner holding a pistol on her.

* In the sci-fi movie ''Runaway'' Gene Simmon's character does this twice to Tom Selleck, first by hacking into the security cameras inside the police station ("You're typing numbers into a computer trying to trace this call but you won't because I'm using a mobile phone, shithead!") until his partner puts her cap over the camera. He is not happy. Later Simmons does it again while Tom Selleck at a restaurant, revealing himself to be sitting next to his partner holding a pistol on her.

* In the sci-fi movie ''Runaway'' Gene Simmon's character does this twice, first by hacking into the security cameras ("You're typing into a computer trying to trace this call but you won't because I'm using a mobile phone, shithead.") until a cop puts her cap over the camera. He is not happy. Later he calls the protagonist again while he's at a restaurant, revealing himself to be sitting next to his partner holding a pistol on her.

* Variant in the movie ''{{Hannibal}}'' - Clarise is trying to track Hannibal Lecter while he taunts her over the phone, and gets close enough to him for him to mess with her hair when he rides by on the carousel.

* In 2008 movie GetSmart Max has escaped the prison cell and needs to deliver important news to [[TheChief Chief]] and 99, who are in Los Angeles. She recieves a call from him. Chief orders to trace this call. The call traces to the rooftop in Washington. When operatives enter that place, it's Bruce or Lloyd, while Max stands on the rooftop near 99 in Los Angeles. The call is redirected from named cell phone to to Max' shoephone.
* ''{{Frequency}}'' has a scene where Frank thinks that this is happening when talking to a weird on a shortwave radio. He tells Frank that he knows that Frank just accidentally burned the table. Actually, the weird guy [[spoiler: is Frank's son thirty years in the future and he knows about the accident because a 30 year old burn mark has just appeared on the table he is sitting at]]

* ''Frequency'' has a scene where Frank thinks that this is happening after the weird guy he is talking on the radio with tells him that he know that Frank just accidentally burned the table. Actually, the weird guy [[spoiler: is Frank's son thirty years in the future and he knows about the accident because a 30 year old burn mark has just appeared on the table he is sitting at]]

* PlayedForLaughs in ''DirkGently's Holistic Detective Agency'': Dirk manages to completely throw Richard off-guard by phoning him when - [[ItMakesSenseInContext for what seem to be perfectly sensible reasons]] - he's broken into his girlfriend's flat and berating him for not having proper equipment, answering the phone, admitting his name and finally - after persuading him to look out the window - standing where he can be photographed.

* ''HawaiiFive-O'' (the remake): [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leW-co14MOo&NR=1 See at 1:20]]. "Should have taken the deal. By the way, that's a nasty cut on your eye."

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* This literally happened to this Troper.

* In the ''ColdCase'' episode "John Henry", the VictimOfTheWeek gets such a call.
* In ''{{Friends}}'', Monica and Chandler are at Ross' apartment across the street and can see the dog the rest of the gang is playing with. They call Phoebe.
--> '''Phoebe:''' There's no dog here.
--> '''Monica:''' Yes there is! He's black and white and shaggy and he's sitting next to Rachel and licking Rachel's hand.
--> '''Phoebe:''' Oh my god! Where are you?
* Happens in an episode of ''WhiteCollar'' (1x05).

** In ''TheBourneSupermacy'' (talking about getting Nicky to act as a contact)

* The Caller in ''Phone Booth'' is pretty upfront about being able to see Stu, but he doesn't believe him at first:

*** Played with in the same movie:
---> '''Director''' "Why don't you stop by my office to discuss this?"
---> '''Bourne''' "You aren't in your office right now."
---> '''Director''' "And how do you know that?"
---> '''Bournce''' "If you were, we'd be having this conversation face to face."
---> '''Director''' "''OhCrap''"

* In the ''ColdCase'' episode "John Henry", the VictimOfTheWeek gets such a call.

** in ''TheBourneSupermacy'' (talking about getting Nicky to act as a contact)

* I forgot the details but it does happen in ''FullMetalPanic''.
* The opening scene of Yes Man involves Jim Carrey's character on the phone while in a video store. He tells the caller that he is in his apartment, but is caught in the lie when it is revealed that the called is standing right outside the window of said store.
* In ''KappaMikey'', there is an example of this in the episode Hog Day Afternoon.
* In ''{{Friends}}'', Monica and Chandler are at Ross' apartment across the street and can see the dog the rest of the gang is playing with. They call Phoebe.
--> '''Phoebe:''' There's no dog here.
--> '''Monica:''' Yes there is! He's black and white and shaggy and he's sitting next to Rachel and licking Rachel's hand.
--> '''Phoebe:''' Oh my god! Where are you?
* Happens in the most recent (1x05) episode of ''WhiteCollar''.

* In Harriet Spies Again, this is how Harriet's new friend proves she's an excellent spy in her own right. "I can see you. You're on the telephone. You've got the cord twisted around your wrist." "I'm watching your house with BINOCULARS and I can't see you!"

* [[FrightNight "I Know You're There, Charley. I Can See You"]]