Based on a true story. Well, sort of. The Strangers is a minimalist thriller that preys on the fear of an unknown assailant trying to hurt and/or kill you. Patience is required to watch this one.
The Strangers is the kind of movie that must have been thought of very quickly. It's about a couple who gets home at one in the morning and is attacked by three people with masks. It doesn't get any simpler than that and the plot doesn't thicken at all either. Don't get me wrong, that's not a bad thing.
Give this movie a chance before you turn it off. There is barely any dialogue in the script. Actually there was more, but it was cut before the movie was released. Also, we never do see the villains' faces. Some people may be angered by this, but those who are really able to see a good horror movie will not.
Another thing many people think about is how much this movie rips off of other home invasion movies. Sorry, but this is absolutely and in no way a remake of the French film Ils (Them). Though it may be similarly themed, they are not related. Funny Games is also similar to this film, yet The Strangers is not meant to be shocking or a cinematic masterpiece.
The Strangers is a good scare for Halloween although it demands the viewer to lend a lot of attention. There is a lot that could have been cut from the film, but wasn't. The Strangers is no longer a strange topic in Hollywood, but this film does bring something new to the table.
Note: This film is available in two cuts, the theatrical cut and the unrated version. They include different endings.
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