The Strangers |  | Actors: Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 5,231
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: MCAD62033302D
UPC: 025193330222
EAN: 0025193330222
ASIN: B001D2WU9I
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
Genre: Horror
Rating: R
Release Date: 21-OCT-2008
Media Type: DVD
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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 shouldering 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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 Do NOT watch alone... November 8, 2008
Adam (SC)
25 out of 32 found this review helpful
This atmospheric - and undeniably horrifying - directorial debut from Bryan Bertino gave me the chills unlike any other film that I have seen in a long while.
I won't go into the story, because most of you already know it, but I will tell you this: if you are as jumpy and as easily frightened as I am, do NOT watch this one alone. I made the mistake of doing that the first time, and I couldn't finish it. I had to rent it later on, and watch it with a room full of people in order to see the entire film. The thing that makes the film so effective is simply this: this could happen to anybody. Anybody could break into your home and terrorize you for no reason.
The direction is strong, and Liv Tyler does an excellent job. You can tell that it was definitely inspired by Haneke's FUNNY GAMES, but it's not a rip-off by any means. Bryan Bertino has done an excellent job with his first film, and I look forward to his next film.
Warning: This Film Induces PANIC May 16, 2009
Ronald Nocella (Philadelphia Pa)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
FINALLY!!!! A horror film that is intelligent with great acting and a story line so scary that it literally makes me feel a sense of panic. This is one of the best films Ive seen in a LONG time and a must own film for any horror/suspense fan. Its rare to find a film that continues to scare you each and every time you watch it but thats exactly what happens with The Strangers. Its great to see horror films taken seriously by the people creating them. Its obvious while watching this film that the people behind it really believed in what they were making.
If you are a horror/suspense fan and youre looking for a modern horror film with that old school vibe... look no further.
You should get The Strangers before The Strangers get you!
GET IT FOR THE SUSPENSE, NOT THE GORE May 13, 2009
C. Nevin (PLGHHT!)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I believe that if you don't like this movie, you wanted something more along the lines of Hostel or Friday the 13th.
This is a great movie to watch with your girlfriend. Because face it guys- this is a great movie for girls who get scared of being alone in the house or can't answer the door after hearing about a murder halfway around the world.
But this really packs a punch if you like suspense. No, it is not gory or a slasher flick. It's just a creepy-well done flick. It's a good one too!
The Best Scary Movie February 7, 2010
Strenman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like to be scared, then you will love this movie. I suggest watching it without a pause, and probably best not to eat. Just sit back and get into the movie and it will take you for an exciting ride.
Harrowing and brutal!! October 30, 2008
wolfgang731
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
Alright, alright, so it isn't groundbreaking or revolutionary. Who really cares and why is this a bone of contention for so many? Most, if not all, of the stuff Hollywood churns out on a weekly basis is hardly fresh, yet it doesn't keep hordes of people from fawning over them like they were the second coming. Was "Dark Knight" (which I loved) new and novel? I don't think so. How about "Incredible Hulk or any other sequel, remake or movie born from any other source material, such as videogames or musicals? The over-hyped "No Country For Old Men" treads down one of the most worn out paths in all of film, yet it won an Oscar for best picture. The list is endless, so please let's put that argument of originality to rest already. If someone manages to create a wholly new cinematic experience, then I say bravo and I'll be anxious as all hell to see it, but let's face it, at this stage of the game, I'm not holding my breath like I used to. Let's face it, people, this is 2008 and there's nothing new under the sun, anymore. Either you borrow from existing sources or fuse as many disparate ideas as possible with the hopes of achieving something radical and invigorating. More often than not you end up with a dud. A perfect example, MNS too-dreadful-for-words,, "The Happening." Avenging trees and horror do not mix. Onto "The Strangers,." which I loved. I thought it was concise, brutal, harrowing and taut and it was all pulled off expertly by those involved. The camerawork was fantastic and the way the interiors were filmed, with deep pockets of shadows everywhere, turned an otherwise nice country house into an ominous and terrifying trap. The exterior shots, though ample, gave the feeling of crushing claustrophobia, the overwhelming feeling of being trapped even where you are outside and free to move. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman were great, their terror and anxiety both palpable and believable. The nihilistic ending didn't put me off, because that's life, sometimes. Nice resolutions aren't always part of the deal. For me, ultimately, it's how well the material is handled that really determines the quality of the film. If you have good craftsmen at work, who really care about what they're doing, you'll end up with a more than decent flick, more often than not. Here we have a very good example. If you are expecting some kind of epiphany, you'll be disappointed; however, if you want a well-made, grab you by the throat kind of cinematic experience, then I suggest you check out "The Strangers." I love good horror and this is a perfect example of it.
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