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The Strangers

2008 · 86 min · Director: Bryan Bertino ★ IMDb 6.1 · 159,888 ratings

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After returning from a wedding reception, a couple staying in an isolated vacation house receive a knock on the door in the mid-hours of the night. What ensues is a violent invasion by three strangers, their faces hidden behind masks. The couple find themselves in a violent struggle, in which they go beyond what either of them thought capable in order to survive.

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The Strangers (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Anxiety 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure

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The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Anxiety, Tension. Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror. AI estimate.

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Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Anxiety and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 63/100.

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Cast

Liv Tyler

Kristen McKay

GW
Gemma Ward

KW
Kip Weeks

Man in the Mask

LM
Laura Margolis

Pin-Up Girl

AF
Alex Fisher

Mormon Boy #1

PC
Peter Clayton-Luce

Mormon Boy #2

NB
Nick Barghini

Joe - Lumberjack (uncredited)

SM
Shawn McClellan

Shawn the Bartender (uncredited)

JO
Jordan Orr

Jordan - 911 Caller (voice) (uncredited)

Details

Directed by
Bryan Bertino
Written by
Bryan Bertino
Type
Movies
Released
2008
Runtime
86 min
Country
United States
Ratings
★ IMDb 6.1 · 159,888 ratings
Feels mostly
Fear
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