The Strangers: Chapter 1
Director: Renny Harlin
Actors: Madelaine Petsch, Ryan Bown, Matus Lajcak
PlotA couple, seeking solace and a fresh start, relocates to a secluded rental home in the Pacific Northwest. What begins as a hopeful new chapter quickly sours into unease as they experience a series of unsettling events, hinting at the presence of intruders. Their initial disbelief turns to fear as these occurrences grow more frequent and menacing, leading them to realize that they are not alone. The couple's attempts to seek help from the isolated community yield little support, as the locals seem wary and strangely detached from their plight.
As the sense of danger escalates, their once-idyllic sanctuary transforms into a nightmarish prison. Mysterious figures, wearing grotesque masks, appear to be stalking them, signaling the onset of a relentless game of cat and mouse. Trapped and outnumbered, the couple must confront the terrifying reality of their situation. They embark on a desperate struggle to understand why they have been targeted and to survive the escalating horrors that besiege them.
Writers: Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, Bryan Bertino
Release Date: 17 May 2024
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A technically proficient but ultimately uninspired remake, 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' delivers detailed visuals with limited dynamic range and immersive sound, yet fails to engage.
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