Review of The Strangers (2008) by George I — 15 Feb 2011

This movie can be summed up in two words, "Sheer terror". Incredibly realistic in many aspects. Definitely within my top 10 of scariest movies of all time.

This review of The Strangers (2008) was written by George I on 15 Feb 2011.

The Strangers has generally received mixed reviews.

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