
Film
The Strangers
2008· R· 1h 26m· Horror
“Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.”
Brett Singer’s "The Strangers" (2008) strips psychological horror to its bone, a relentless night of terror that begins with a midnight knock on the door. As masked intruders with sinister intentions breach the sanctity of Kristen and James’s isolated cabin, the couple is pushed to the edge of their sanity and endurance. The film’s claustrophobic tension and minimalist approach amplify the sense of dread, making the unknown a palpable threat that tests the limits of human resilience.
2008-05-29
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Key Crew
DirectorBryan Bertino
ScreenplayBryan Bertino
ProducerDoug Davison
Director of PhotographyPeter Sova
Original Music ComposerAndy Milburn
EditorKevin Greutert
Full cast & crew (11 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2008-05-29
Runtime1h 26m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosIntrepid Pictures · Rogue Pictures · Vertigo Entertainment
Budget$9M
Box office$83M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.1/10 · 2711 votes
Original languageen
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