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The Strangers (2008)

โ€œLock the door. Pretend you're safe.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 2,757 votes 1h 26m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#165 of 219 films from 2008 #1794 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Bryan Bertino ยท Written by Bryan Bertino

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Overview

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoytโ€™s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.

Cast

Liv Tyleras Kristen McKay
Scott Speedmanas James Hoyt
Gemma Wardas Dollface
Kip Weeksas Man in the Mask
Laura Margolisas Pin-Up Girl
Glenn Howertonas Mike
Alex Fisheras Mormon Boy #1
Peter Clayton-Luceas Mormon Boy #2
Nick Barghinias Joe - Lumberjack (uncredited)
Shawn McClellanas Shawn the Bartender (uncredited)
Jordan Orras Jordan - 911 Caller (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 29, 2008
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$9,000,000
Box office$83,051,676 (9.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0482606

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Questions

How long is The Strangers?
The Strangers runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Strangers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,757 votes, which places it #165 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 25%) and #1794 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Strangers?
The Strangers was directed by Bryan Bertino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dark and the Wicked (2020), The Monster (2016).
Who stars in The Strangers?
Liv Tyler as Kristen McKay; Scott Speedman as James Hoyt; Gemma Ward as Dollface; Kip Weeks as Man in the Mask; Laura Margolis as Pin-Up Girl; Glenn Howerton as Mike.
What is The Strangers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Strangers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19367.

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