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The Strangers: Chapter 1

2024·Movie
1h 31min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic434.4Rotten Tomatoes21%32%
IMDb4.7Metacritic434.4Rotten Tomatoes21%32%

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and score

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

They don't need a reason.

After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motives.
Home Invasion HorrorSuspenseful ThrillerPsychological TerrorAtmospheric & EerieRelentless TensionUnsettling & BleakMinimalist HorrorSurvival HorrorMasked Killers

Crew

Directed by:
Renny Harlin, Mark Roper, Vladimir Orlov
Written by:
Bryan Bertino, Bryan Bertino, Alan R. Cohen
Produced by:
Madelaine Petsch, Roy Lee, Mary Vernieu
Composed by:
Justin Burnett, Matt Hovland, Roland Heap

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Questions about The Strangers: Chapter 1

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Where can I stream The Strangers: Chapter 1 legally?

PhiloYouTube TVStarzHBO Max

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max, and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Strangers: Chapter 1 worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Strangers: Chapter 1 rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Strangers: Chapter 1?

1 h 31 min

The Strangers: Chapter 1 runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Strangers: Chapter 1?

Critics32
Audiences41

Not quite. Audiences rate The Strangers: Chapter 1 higher (41) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Strangers: Chapter 1 a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$48 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $48 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What language is The Strangers: Chapter 1 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Strangers: Chapter 1?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Strangers: Chapter 1 in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Strangers: Chapter 1 use?

Soft RebootBoom, Headshot!Dodge the BulletUnholy MatrimonyThe StingerYou Wouldn't Shoot MeAmbiguous SituationNice GuyImpaled PalmKarma HoudiniForegone ConclusionAccidental Murderand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Strangers: Chapter 1, including Soft Reboot, Boom, Headshot!, Dodge the Bullet.