Review of The Strangers (2008) by Peerapon P — 18 Aug 2016

Feels like a confused mix between a thriller and a horror film. Has an incredibly weak ending. All that said, there are a few effective creepy moments.

This review of The Strangers (2008) was written by Peerapon P on 18 Aug 2016.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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