Review of The Strangers (1998) by Nicole B — 23 Apr 2012

Lots of jump out of your seat moments and the idea that this could happen to anyone amounted to fun and scary ride.

This review of The Strangers (1998) was written by Nicole B on 23 Apr 2012.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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