The Strangers

Rogue Pictures | Release Date: May 30, 2008

8.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 531 Ratings

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JohnS.May 31, 2008

HORRIBLE. Unrealistic, Killers had about 27 chances to kill the people but let them just crawl around before killing them. Even let them live for the night. Worst movie I've seen in years.

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JohnW.May 31, 2008

Excellent film that delivers suspense while be very disturbing. It stands in the tradition of the true horror gems like the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, Halloween, and The Descent. The direction by a first time director is Excellent film that delivers suspense while be very disturbing. It stands in the tradition of the true horror gems like the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, Halloween, and The Descent. The direction by a first time director is quite skillful and the two leads do a great acting job at selling both their relationship and the scares.… Expand

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RyencokeMay 31, 2008

This movie looked so good, what happened? The plot went ABSOLUTELY no-where at all. Same thing is happening the whole movie and all you can think is "Run". Simple doing, or is it not? Acting was really good though. The director didn't This movie looked so good, what happened? The plot went ABSOLUTELY no-where at all. Same thing is happening the whole movie and all you can think is "Run". Simple doing, or is it not? Acting was really good though. The director didn't really finish the movie. Made it seem like he didn't have an ending when he finished this load of crap. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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BobbyP.May 30, 2008

So many people have told me this movie is so scary they will not see it again. After the movie none of my friends wanted to part or dive home alone. I love this movie!!!!

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ChadS.May 30, 2008

In the event of a home invasion perpetuated by masked marauders, don't leave your girlfriend unarmed should you have the bright idea to separate, like James(Scott Speedman) does in "The Strangers", even if the woman turned down your In the event of a home invasion perpetuated by masked marauders, don't leave your girlfriend unarmed should you have the bright idea to separate, like James(Scott Speedman) does in "The Strangers", even if the woman turned down your marriage proposal. Be a gentleman, and leave her the gun. Even though James is in possession of the weapon, he still blows it, like an inexperienced basketball player lacking the wherewithal to sense danger from his backside. Thanks to him, there will be blood, and not of the metaphorical sort, the rose petals, which is, originally, the splatterings of James' broken heart, soon becomes a precursor to the ensuing bloodletting, when the unarmed, corporeal menace dupe the dupes. But "The Strangers" has some, SOME, mind you, artistry. The uncorking of a champagne bottle makes the saddest pop. James and Kristen(Liv Tyler) aren't teenagers. That helps. They don't need to show I.D. when buying cough syrup. But the inevitable attack on the contentious couple will...should... it better... infuriate you. Unlike, say, David Fincher's "Zodiac", this unofficial remake of David Moreau and Xavier Palud's "Ils", lacks the gravitas to get away with such near-graphic brutality. But then, "The Strangers" surprised me, again, with a somewhat disquieting and witty coda. You can make an argument for "The Strangers", just not a fully qualified one. Unless you're into sadism and repentance, that is.… Expand

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MirandaW.May 30, 2008

I am an avid fan of horror and this is one of the best I have ever seen. It captures the classic bump in the night style of the 70s, the subtleties of black and white horror flicks, and the new age psychological thriller in one flicker of I am an avid fan of horror and this is one of the best I have ever seen. It captures the classic bump in the night style of the 70s, the subtleties of black and white horror flicks, and the new age psychological thriller in one flicker of fear. The anticlimactic end makes it all the more unnerving and reminds us that reality is the greatest basis for horror. This film is what the horror movie industry needs. Brilliant sound (or lack there of) and an emphasis on acting, not just heavy breathing bimbos for sex appeal.… Expand

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LaurenL.May 30, 2008

This must be the worst movie I've seen this year. You can't really say anything about the acting because there wasnt much acting at all. The only person I give props to for this movie was whoever came up with the music, that was This must be the worst movie I've seen this year. You can't really say anything about the acting because there wasnt much acting at all. The only person I give props to for this movie was whoever came up with the music, that was the only thing that made it the least bit scary. I can safely say I will not recommend this movie to anyone ever! I waited for a while to see this movie and went right after school the day it came out to see it and I was truly disappointed. Lets be a little more creative people!… Expand

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notarydpoMay 30, 2008

Wow, was this terrible. If you'd like to see the premise carried out well, with characters less irritating, try Ils. Or the original Funny Games. Anything but this.

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LanceL.May 30, 2008

The characters were so lame that I started rooting for the killers. How stupid does someone have to be not to bother to put shoes on before running out of the house?

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ChadA.May 30, 2008

Awesome, and thrilling movie! Much more than I expected!!

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RaymondD.May 30, 2008

Horrible movie. Laughed throughout it.

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AngelR.May 28, 2008

dont believe the stupid "This is a rip off of Vacancy/Them/FUnny Games)" Its not, they havent even seen the movie. This is how scary a movie should be. Sure its slow, but its all about the suspense.

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SeanH.May 28, 2008

I had a free pass to see this movie and I still walked out of the theater. Don't go see it. Bad acting. Bad writing. Bad direction. Just an awful movie and I love horror movies!

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FrancoT.May 26, 2008

Hands down the scariest movie I've EVER seen.

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