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The Strangers [Blu-ray]
 
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The Strangers [Blu-ray] (2008)

Starring: Scott Speedman, Liv Tyler Director: Bryan Bertino Rating: R (Restricted) Format: Blu-ray
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Scott Speedman, Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward, Glenn Howerton, Kip Weeks
  • Directors: Bryan Bertino
  • Writers: Bryan Bertino
  • Producers: Doug Davison, Joseph Drake, Kelli Konop, Marc D. Evans, Nathan Kahane
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: October 21, 2008
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001D2WU8O
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,604 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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A lean, briskly paced and exceptionally creepy thriller, The Strangers earns its scares the old-fashioned way: through atmosphere, sound design, and a simple yet undeniably upsetting central premise that allows for maximum tension throughout its running time. Attractive young lovers Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman are already having a bad day--she's turned down his marriage proposal--before a knock on the door in the middle of the night announces a full-fledged siege on their remote vacation home by a trio of masked assailants. The film's first third delivers the most consistent shivers as the visitors make their presence and intentions known to Tyler; the second half grows more frantic and bloody before a gruesome finale that may leave viewers either rattled to their core or bothered by its empty nihilism. Speedman is fine as the downtrodden male lead (who's seen tucking into a carton of ice cream after being rejected), but it's Tyler who impresses the most by s! houldering the lion's share of the terror. First-time writer/director Bryan Bertino impresses by forsaking the current passion for over-the-top violence (save for the finale) in favor of more traditional means of generating fear, and if his project borrows heavily from other films, most notably the French chiller Them (which shares its "inspired by a true story" origin) and Michael Haneke's Funny Games, at least he's taking from the best. The sound design is among the many technical standouts, and the unsettling score by tomandandy (The Hills Have Eyes) pleasantly evokes Ennio Morricone's fuzztone-heavy work for Dario Argento in the early '70s. On a completely unrelated note, LP fanatics should appreciate how both the film's heroes and villains share an affinity for folk and country music on vinyl. --Paul Gaita


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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 10/21/2008

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5.0 out of 5 stars Creepiest movie in years, November 23, 2008
The teaser for this film is one of the best since "Cloverfield" and the full feature does not disappoint. The director knew what he was doing, creating the scene with ambient sound and keeping the audience on its toes. THIS MOVIE SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Strangely Entertaining!, November 11, 2008
This film has some very creepy elements. The idea of a couple being randomly stalked by masked thrill-killers in a secluded home just screams horror! And the fact that it seems so random makes it all the more unnerving. Liv Tyler does a good turn as the female lead. And the behind-the-scenes feature is worth a look. All in all, not a bad flick to watch on an eerily quiet evening.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Boring, October 28, 2009
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This movie was not scary and not very good. I give in -5 stars. Save your money. If you want to watch it wait for cable.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Scary in parts but based on what true event??
I found this movie to be scary in some parts and dragging in others. It was a little silly in that the main character has a shotgun and of course doesn't use it to his advantage... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Avid Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Scary because it can happen
This movie is scary because this can happen. Just the thought of someone crazy trying this out because the saw it on the movie was enough for me to really consider buying a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ivan Rodriguez

1.0 out of 5 stars i am suing for wasted time.
this was nothing more than the typical cliche hollywood horror movie. the plot was weak, and painfully predictable.
Published 5 months ago by G. Baker

1.0 out of 5 stars What a waste!.
The Strangers starring Scot Speedman and Liv Tyler was a total borefest. This was quite a dull experience, the first half where absolutely nothing happens almost had me pressing... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Puzzle box

4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, creepy, and ever effective
Mainstream horror movies these days fall into two categories: tame and lifeless PG-13 ghost stories (most of which are remakes) or scareless torture-laden exercises in sadism... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars True Events Are Scary, But Film Adaptation Falls A Bit Flat
I think that the "scariness" factor of this film is the fact that its events were based on a true life scenario. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Zachary Koenig

2.0 out of 5 stars Deadhouseplants' Review: The Strangers
Let's get the obvious out of the way. This is in no way or form a horror film. It's labeled, catalogued, and described as a horror film. However, it is not. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Deadhouseplants

2.0 out of 5 stars The Strangers Quiz
Pick the statement that is false about The Strangers....

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1.0 out of 5 stars Another mindless slasher flick but, "it really happened" we are told
I need not recount what happens as my title covers it all too well. It is a movie in high demand because that is what big advertising money can do. Read more
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