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In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 31 m
- 2024
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 31 m
Summary After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.
Directed By: Renny Harlin
Written By: Bryan Bertino, Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 31 m
- 2024
- R
- Lionsgate Films
- 1 h 31 m
The Strangers: Chapter 1
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4.4
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Summary After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.
Directed By: Renny Harlin
Written By: Bryan Bertino, Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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9% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
68% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
23% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
9% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
68% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
23% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
In a pair of elegantly chilling sequences (the editing in this film is superb), Maya and Ryan fight for their lives against the needle-drop background of first “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues and later “The Best of Times” by Styx. You’ll never think of those classic rock tunes in the same way again.
Yes, the masks are great. And yes, home invasions will aways be scary. But when it comes to messing with genre classics, your answer to “Why remake a near-perfect film?” can’t be “It was here.”
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 23 User Ratings
4.4
39% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
17% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
43% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 23 User Ratings
4.4
39% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
17% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
43% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
I simply found it incredible and interesting that they brought this classic film back to life with the opportunity for this new generation to watch it, I thought the film was incredible, and I also can't help but mention the impeccable performance of the actors, it really gave me goosebumps, already I'm looking forward to watching The Strangers - Chapter 2
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overll a rrerllyy grreat movie, I definitely enjoyed watching and would absolutely recommend!
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Once we're able to see Harlin's new trilogy as a whole, “Chapter 1” might feel more essential to the 4.5-hour experience. Right now, it just feels overly familiar.
Marking Harlin’s trumpeted return to a genre in which he established himself as something of a journeyman (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Exorcist: The Beginning), The Strangers: Chapter 1 makes decent use of its contained setting – the house itself, to wheel out the cliché, is its own character – but can’t cut through the sense of fatigue.
Whereas Bertino’s original was sleek, sinister and deft, this do-over is noisy, dull and dumb as a bag of rocks.
The hapless script — written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland and based on the original — offers nothing fresh in a tiring 91 minutes, and nothing daring to justify a new “Strangers” film, let alone a new series, especially when Bertino’s formidable film is streaming on Max.
Sometimes the over-the-top violence can be a saving grace in such genre films. Sometimes the villain makes them worth watching. Occasionally, the suspense atones for a world of shortcomings. Not here.
Just so out of fresh ideas. An average version of a movie you have seen 100s of times.
Bizarre choice for a franchise. Still slightly intrigued by what sort of world could be built here, but not a good start.
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"The Strangers: Chapter 1" falls flat as a reimagining of the 2008 home invasion thriller. The film lacks the suspense and tension that made its predecessor gripping, opting instead for a slow-burn pace that fails to deliver thrills. The plot retreads familiar ground, offering no unique twists or surprises to engage the audience. The characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult to invest in their plight. While the masked antagonists remain unsettling, their presence alone cannot salvage the film's lackluster execution. "The Strangers: Chapter 1" ultimately feels like a missed opportunity, failing to capitalize on the potential of its premise and leaving viewers with a forgettable experience.
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You might go hoarse shouting at the screen. Character choices are illogical and frustrating.
If you (like me) are expecting an explanation for why the antagonists do what they do, where they came from, or the origin of other elements of this story you will be sorely disappointed. There is none of that.
In a word "unwatchable".
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I don't want to be that guy who talks **** about movies, but The Strangers: Chapter One deserves everything. Horror movies must evolve, get rid of cliches, and should stop thinking that the audience is stupid. The movie is literally built on stupidity. Stop this.
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Production Company
Fifth Element Productions,
Frame Film
Release Date May 17, 2024
Duration 1 h 31 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline They don't need a reason.
Website
https://thestrangers.movie/