Review of The Strangers (2008) by Brandon S — 09 Feb 2017

One of the most realistic horror shows of all time.

This review of The Strangers (2008) was written by Brandon S on 09 Feb 2017.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Imthenoob (1,101) on 28 Nov 2017

The performances were decent, The characters were relatable and the premise was interesting but not entirely original…

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By Kami B (76) 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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By Waleed A (914) on 01 Aug 2018

The Strangers lacks characters development, but its intriguing premise is enough to keep the spectator interested in this sometimes thrilling…

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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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Well photographed and acted, there was a very organic feel that brought it close to you, I was more frightened and emotionally invested than…

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By Damian S (504) on 08 Jun 2018

Repetitiva , un film mas de terror slasher basada en echos reales que se queda sin fuerza , no tiene justificacion no muestra nada distinto…

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By Robert L (1,060) on 08 Jan 2018

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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By Logan S (241) 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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By Piper O (62) on 28 Sep 2017

Undoubtedly one of the worst movies ever made. Just terrible. Total waste of time…

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By Adam Nayman (350) for The Ringer (285) on 09 Mar 2018

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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