Rated R for graphic violence, scary tense scenes, a scene of tortureStarring Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman
Young couple Kristin and James return to James' parents vacation home in a secluded area (while there are houses nearby, it's clear they're out near the country or woods) after what appears to have been a wedding. Candles are lit, flower petals have been laid out. But something is wrong. Kristin is acting distant and confused, James seems upset. We learn in flashbacks that he had proposed to her earlier in the evening, but she said no. James leaves a message for his brother to come pick him up first thing in the morning, telling Kristin she can stay for as long as she needs. When he leaves to go pick up some cigarettes, strange things begin happening. First, someone keeps pounding at the front door, someone is messing with their phones, James' car gets vandalized, etc. Pretty soon we learn that they are being terrorized by a trio of masked crazies wielding big knives.
Will they make it til morning?
The Strangers is a film with very tense moments, a lot of build up, and very little action or violence until the end. While watching it first, it wasn't as scary as all the hype made it out to be, however the aftermath will make you paranoid, causing you to over analyze noises when you're home alone or trying to sleep late at night.
Unless you really like tense horror thrillers and movies that make you paranoid, skip this one.
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