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The Strangers (Unrated) | 
 enlarge | Director: Bryan Bertino
Actors: Alex Fisher, Peter Clayton-luce, Scott Speedman, Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward
Studio: NBC Universal
Category: Movie
Buy New: $3.99
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 180
Genre: Horror
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 89 Minutes
ASIN: B001LM7S6U
Theatrical Release Date: May 30, 2008
Release Date: December 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Synopsis:
Explore your worst fears imaginable in this Unrated version, now with never-before-viewed scenes too shocking and intense for theaters! After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and a haunting voice, Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler) and James Hoyt's (Scott Speedman) 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. |
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| Customer Reviews:
True Events Are Scary, But Film Adaptation Falls A Bit Flat December 29, 2008
Zachary Koenig (Fergus Falls, MN)
I think that the "scariness" factor of this film is the fact that its events were based on a true life scenario. While coming home late from a party one night, a man and his fiancee are terrorized by three people wearing various masks.
That scenario, I will admit, is pretty spooky...the idea that someone is stalking you within your own home is truly horrifying. However, in film format, the story falls a bit flat for two reasons:
First off, there really aren't any big "jump moments" (at least ones that aren't given away in the trailer) for all the suspense that is generated. Time after time, the tension builds and then just fades away. I think that a truly good horror movie needs to really deliver on those jump scenes (even though our heart rates increase, we really do want to be scared), otherwise the audience will no longer be on the edge of their seat, which is exactly what happened to me towards the end of the film.
Secondly, there is no resolution to the film. I guess a sequel is currently in the works, so perhaps that will explain why the masked tormentors are picking on two specific individuals, but in the context of this film, the acts are completely random. I think that was supposed to be part of this film's appeal, but it did not leave me with a good impression of the overall movie upon its conclusion.
So, if you are one of those people who can completely immerse yourself in the action of the film, you will find this movie more compelling than I did. However, if (like me) you like a few contrived scares and understandable plot motivations, then you should probably steer clear of this film.
 I'm sorry but VERY unbelievable December 27, 2008
anglico
I don't know anybody who couldn't have made it out of this situation alive, I'm sorry but I expected a lot more, read below for my opinion as to why this movie is VERY unrealistic!
Spoilers below:
First, when the friend shows up and has his windshield hit AND sees a friend's house in a violent disarray, what does he do, he walks in silently. Some claim he did it so the bad guys wouldn't know he is there, but since they threw something through his windshield I'd have to say they DO know he is there. Then on top of those clues he doesn't even call the police or his friends, please! (You don't have to be a Navy Seal to do that)
Second, after everything that happens to Liv Tyler, she crawls to the barn and after literally looking at the various weapons at her disposal, what does she do? She decides to turn her back to the only entrance to her safe haven and try to call for help on a CB. Most people would have grabbed the 2 scythes (?) next to the empty ax spot and shut the barn door and tried to call for help. Personally I would have grabbed every possible weapon and had them all over my body just in case, hell at the very least hide one weapon in your clothing.
 In this genre - great movie and it makes you look for the sequel December 12, 2008
Donnie C (Washington, DC)
I'm a Tivo person and downloaded this because of the price. But i was amazed at how good the movie was. As one reviewer mentioned it is dark, but using more light would not allowed the "scare" tactics that worked so well in this movie. The bad guys/girls had so many opportunities to eliminate the 2 main characters but used the time to toy with them. I thought i could predict what would happen next, but was wrong many times. I've certainly seen some bad movies, but this one is worth seeing.
Good movie November 29, 2008
Matthew S. Woodworth (Apex, NC United States)
Here's the basic plot without ruining the movie
1) Couple leaves wedding (guests, not bride/groom) wondering where their relationship is headed.
2) They are staying in their summer home that night.
3) Bad people come to the summer home.
4) Fight for survival.
Overall I really enjoyed it and I was scared. Liv Tyler was fantastic. My only criticism is that the main characters employed some really terrible tactics. One of the things I like about the SAW series is that they are in a super tough situation and even a pretty smart guy would have a hard time surviving. This movie is closer to the typical horror film in that the main characters get themselves into trouble by splitting up, leaving safe places, etc.
SCARY? Yes. But Not THAT scary! November 23, 2008
Cindy (Germantown,Md)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First Of all the Movie is Very DARK.. You cant see anything. Why dont they use more Lighting? Second Of all the reviews I saw Of this said "dont watch it alone".. etc. It was scary... But not that scary and sometimes predictable. Live Tyler is GREAT in it. But a Lot of unexplained stuff. It leaves You Hanging. I totally could watch this by Myself, and be Okay. Probably was better on BIg screen- I saw it via VIDEO On Demand/TIVO. Worth the price though. Blockbuster is $4.99 to rent, and this was $3.99 and I Had it downloaded in under and hour.. and never had to leave the house. I LIKE the Video On Demand! Good Job AMAZON! I will rent more movies. !
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