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The film's success launched a series; a sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released in 2018, and a new trilogy of standalone sequel films taking place in the same continuity as the first two films[[note]]although it was originally marketed as a [[ContinuityReboot reboot]] for the franchise[[/note]] has been announced. The first installment, ''The Strangers: Chapter 1'', is scheduled for release in 2024; it was directed by Creator/RennyHarlin and stars Creator/MadelainePetsch and Froy Gutierrez.
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The film's success launched a series; a series. A sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released in 2018, and a new trilogy of standalone sequel films taking place in the same continuity as the first two films[[note]]although it was originally marketed as a [[ContinuityReboot reboot]] for the franchise[[/note]] has been announced. The first installment, ''The Strangers: Chapter 1'', is scheduled for release in 2024; it was directed by Creator/RennyHarlin and stars Creator/MadelainePetsch and Froy Gutierrez.
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** Bertino did not cite a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_Murders 1981 homicide]] where a woman, two of her children, and a third child were murdered in their rural home in the Sierras. Wikipedia cites it as a case for which journalists noted similarities, as the police investigation turned up no suspects and was never solved.
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*** Bertino did not cite a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_Murders 1981 homicide]] where a woman, two of her children, and a third child were murdered in their rural home in the Sierras. Wikipedia cites it as a case for which journalists noted similarities, as the police investigation turned up no suspects and was never solved.
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However, that soon becomes the least of the couple's problems, as just after 4 AM, they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
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However, that soon becomes the least of the couple's problems, problems as just after 4 AM, they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
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However, that soon becomes the least of their problems as just after 4 AM, they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
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However, that soon becomes the least of their problems the couple's problems, as just after 4 AM, they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
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Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''[[Film/Them2006 Them]]'', which has a similar premise, or ''Film/FunnyGames'', which also also has a similar premise, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''[[Film/Them2006 Them]]'', which has a similar premise, Them]]'' or ''Film/FunnyGames'', which also also has a both have similar premise, premises, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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The film's success launched a series; a sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released on March 9, 2018, and the first installment of a planned new trilogy entered production in September 2022.
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The film's success launched a series; a sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released on March 9, in 2018, and the first installment of a planned new trilogy entered production of standalone sequel films taking place in September 2022.
the same continuity as the first two films[[note]]although it was originally marketed as a [[ContinuityReboot reboot]] for the franchise[[/note]] has been announced. The first installment, ''The Strangers: Chapter 1'', is scheduled for release in 2024; it was directed by Creator/RennyHarlin and stars Creator/MadelainePetsch and Froy Gutierrez.
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* DaylightHorror: While most of the terrorizing happens during the night, [[spoiler:the trio finally stabs James and Kristen]] after the sun finally comes out.
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** A [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_Murders 1981 homicide]] where a woman, two of her children, and a third child were murdered in their rural home in the Sierras; the police investigation turned up no suspects and was never solved.
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*** Bertino did not cite a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_Murders 1981 homicide]] where a woman, two of her children, and a third child were murdered in their rural home in the Sierras. Wikipedia cites it as a case for which journalists noted similarities, as the police investigation turned up no suspects and was never solved.
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*AmbiguousSituation: Because of the NothingIsScarier nature of the plot, much of the situation is unclear:
** Exactly why were Kristin and James targeted by the killers? At the end of the film, Doll Face indicates that it was random, but that could’ve been just to suss out a little more dread from their victims. Presumably there was some kind of parameter chosen for potential victims- someone far enough from civilization so there’s no risk of outside interference but also victims without access to/knowledge of firearms (if James actually knew how to use his dad’s shotgun, it would’ve been a ''much'' shorter movie). Some viewers claim to hear the truck faintly in the flashbacks as well as seeing a woman that fits Doll Face’s general profile at the wedding reception- were Kristin and James being stalked for some time, being verified that they would be adequate playmates for the strangers?
** Going off the above, would they have been left alone if they simply hadn’t answered the initial knock at the door? It’s implied that this line was just to see who’s awake but there’s got to be more to it than that. If James had answered the door with a weapon, or been less transparently guileless, would that have made the killers realize he’s not worth the risk and move on? It’s quite possible the entire line is “Because you were home….and were the only one stupid enough to answer your door at four in the morning without a care in the world”, with the second half being unspoken.
** Exactly why were Kristin and James targeted by the killers? At the end of the film, Doll Face indicates that it was random, but that could’ve been just to suss out a little more dread from their victims. Presumably there was some kind of parameter chosen for potential victims- someone far enough from civilization so there’s no risk of outside interference but also victims without access to/knowledge of firearms (if James actually knew how to use his dad’s shotgun, it would’ve been a ''much'' shorter movie). Some viewers claim to hear the truck faintly in the flashbacks as well as seeing a woman that fits Doll Face’s general profile at the wedding reception- were Kristin and James being stalked for some time, being verified that they would be adequate playmates for the strangers?
** Going off the above, would they have been left alone if they simply hadn’t answered the initial knock at the door? It’s implied that this line was just to see who’s awake but there’s got to be more to it than that. If James had answered the door with a weapon, or been less transparently guileless, would that have made the killers realize he’s not worth the risk and move on? It’s quite possible the entire line is “Because you were home….and were the only one stupid enough to answer your door at four in the morning without a care in the world”, with the second half being unspoken.
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Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''[[Film/Them2006 Them]]'', which has a similar premise, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''[[Film/Them2006 Them]]'', which has a similar premise, or ''Film/FunnyGames'', which also also has a similar premise, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Kristen is barefoot for the majority of the movie.
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Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''Film/Them2006'', ''[[Film/Them2006 Them]]'', which has a similar premise, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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The film's success has launched a series; a sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released on March 9, 2018, and the first installment of a planned new trilogy entered production in September 2022.
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* MenacingMask: Dollface and Pin Up Girl wear plastic masks depicting women's faces while Dollface's mask is less realistic and resembles something closer to an actual doll than Pin Up Girl's. The Man in the Mask does not wear a plastic or rubber mask. Instead, he has a [[SackheadSlasher white sack over his head]].
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->''Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.''
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However, that soon becomes the least of their problems as -- just after 4 AM -- they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
A sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released March 9, 2018.
Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''Film/Them2006'', which has a similar premise. Or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
A sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released March 9, 2018.
Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''Film/Them2006'', which has a similar premise. Or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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However, that soon becomes the least of their problems as -- just after 4 AM -- AM, they start being terrorized by three masked assailants (the titular "strangers") and enter a violent, desperate struggle to make it to the morning with their lives.
A The film's success has launched a series; a sequel, titled ''Film/TheStrangersPreyAtNight'', was released on March 9, 2018.
2018, and the first installment of a planned new trilogy entered production in September 2022.
Not to be confused with the 2006 horror film ''Film/Them2006'', which has a similarpremise. Or premise, or with the 2016 Korean horror film ''Film/TheWailing'', which is also known as ''The Strangers'' in some countries.
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* ForTheEvulz: The killers' motive (and the movie's tagline) is nothing more than "Because you were home."
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* ForTheEvulz: The killers' motive (and (used as one of the movie's tagline) taglines) is nothing more than "Because you were home."
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* SpoilerCover: One of the film's posters depicts [[spoiler:the Strangers standing over Kristen and James, both tied to chairs, in a bright living room]], giving away the fact that [[spoiler:Kristen and James live through the night]] and heavily implying that [[spoiler:they're about to be murdered]].
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* SpoilerCover: One of the film's posters depicts [[spoiler:the [[spoiler:[[http://www.impawards.com/2008/strangers_ver4.html the Strangers standing over Kristen and James, both tied to chairs, in a bright living room]], room]]]], giving away the fact that [[spoiler:Kristen and James live through the night]] and heavily implying that [[spoiler:they're about to be murdered]].
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* ItGetsEasier: As the Strangers drive away, Pin-Up Girl tells her daughter, "It'll be easier next time." [[FridgeHorror The implications are unpleasant.]]
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* ItGetsEasier: As the Strangers drive away, Pin-Up Girl tells her daughter, "It'll be easier next time." [[FridgeHorror The implications are unpleasant.]]
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** KarmaHoudiniWarranty: [[spoiler:...but all end up dead in the sequel]].
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* NothingIsScarier: This was the main source of the scares in the movie. How effective the scares are depends on the viewer (see YMMV).
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* NothingIsScarier: This was is the main source of the scares in the movie. How effective the scares are depends on the viewer (see YMMV).movie.
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Kristen [=McKay=] (Creator/LivTyler) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman) arrive at James' family's vacation house in a secluded area away from civilization. Tension and dissatisfaction plagues their relationship, as they've returned from a friend's wedding where Kristen rejected James' marriage proposal at the reception.
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Kristen [=McKay=] (Creator/LivTyler) (Tyler) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman) (Speedman) arrive at James' family's vacation house in a secluded area away from civilization. Tension and dissatisfaction plagues plague their relationship, as they've returned from a friend's wedding where Kristen rejected James' marriage proposal at the reception.
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->''♫ [[TheStinger Quicksilver girl]]--[[BrokenRecord quicksilver girl]]--[[BrokenRecord quicksilver girl]]--[[BrokenRecord quicksilver girl]]-- ♫''
