Review of The Strangers (2008) by Rd. — 27 Sep 2008

Amazingly creepy movie but has a stupid ending.

This review of The Strangers (2008) was written by Rd. on 27 Sep 2008.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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Bertino's directorial smarts are on display from the first slow-cut montage of rural homes glimpsed from the window of a moving car…

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The fact that there's no actual reason for any of this to happen is scary BUT it is despicted in an awful way…

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By Nicholas W (449) on 07 Mar 2018

An all around good movie with twists and turns but has pace issues but in the end turns out an okay movie…

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By Elizabeth L (270) on 27 Nov 2017

If you don't like this movie, that's fine. But personally, I thought it was great…

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The Strangers é um thriller bem feito que não depende de sangue e de outras coisas nojentas…

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The Strangers is the most chilling thriller ever, With jump scares that will scare the living daylights out of many people. Love the Strangers…

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By Trevor S (327) on 04 Jun 2017

This was masterfully done. Bryan Bertino wrote a great script full of suspense. The atmosphere was full on creepy and old school…

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