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The Strangers

R20081h 26mBryan Bertino
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 47

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"Lock the door. Pretend you're safe."

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.

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MaskMurderSerial KillerSlasherHome InvasionPsychological HorrorAbsurd

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Strangers (2008) about?

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.

Who stars in The Strangers?

The Strangers stars Liv Tyler (Kristen McKay), Scott Speedman (James Hoyt), Gemma Ward (Dollface), Kip Weeks (Man in the Mask), Laura Margolis (Pin-Up Girl). The film was directed by Bryan Bertino.

How long is The Strangers?

The Strangers has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is The Strangers worth watching?

The Strangers holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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