Review of The Strangers (2008) by Jon-James H — 16 Jul 2012

Only one flinch seen and it was pretty predictable. The story just didn't seem there.

This review of The Strangers (2008) was written by Jon-James H on 16 Jul 2012.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ok guys. If you say this a slow boring movie, well you aren't internally wrong. This movie is pretty good! Not great.... but good overall…

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A little slow at times but overall pretty creepy. And I will make sure to never stay in a cabin in the middle of nowhere…

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