The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Strangers: Chapter 1

(2024)

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Synopsis

Three masked strangers pick a happy couple to terrorize throughout the night

Maya and Ryan are moving to Oregon and to celebrate their fifth anniversary decide to take a road trip to their new home. But after a problem with their car forces them to book a last-minute Airbnb, the couple are left in a remote home. In the night, a trio of masked sociopaths begin a campaign of psychological and physical violence against them. To survive, they will need to get into the minds of their attackers.

What to know

What is The Strangers: Chapter 1 about?

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is an upcoming horror movie produced by Lionsgate Films, Fifth Element Productions, and Frame Film. The movie is the third film in The Strangers series. It serves as a prequel to the original 2008 movie The Strangers. The movie is directed Renny Harlin, a filmmaker known for Die Hard 2, Deep Blue Sea, and Exorcist: The Beginning. The Strangers: Chapter 1 is written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland based on a story from the director of the original movie, Bryan Bertino.

Who is in the cast of The Strangers: Chapter 1?

Froy Gutierrez and Madelaine Petsch star in the movie as the central couple, Ryan and Maya. Gutierrez is known for starring in the series Teen Wolf as well as the movie Hocus Pocus 2. Petsch starred in the main role as Cheryl Blossom in the series, Riverdale. The cast for the movie also includes Rachel Shenton, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, and Ella Bruccoleri.

Who are the villains in The Strangers: Chapter 1?

The three masked killers who were in the original 2008 movie return for the prequel. Dollface, Pin-Up Girl and Man in the Mask all return as the masked killers terrorizing new victims. Strangers: Chapter 1 and the following movies in the trilogy are set to explore their backstory and motivations in more detail. 

How many The Strangers movies will there be?

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is the first in a new trilogy of movies all of which are directed by the same filmmaker Renny Harlin. All three movies were shot simultaneously and tell one cohesive whole story. However, Harlin has stated that there could be more movies outside of the trilogy set in the franchise. 

Is The Strangers: Chapter 1 a reboot?

The new film series is set before the events of the original movie but exist in the same timeline. Therefore it is not a reboot but a prequel and shares many of the same themes as the original while also matching the tone.

Is The Strangers: Chapter 1 based on a true story?

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is not based on a specific true story of a crime. It is however inspired by multiple different famous crime stories such as the Manson Family Murders and the Keddie Cabin murders.

Production News

  • August 8, 2022
    • It is reported that three new movies, set in the same continuity as the original movie The Strangers, are going into production in the coming months. (Source: Bloody Disgusting)
  • August 9. 2022
    • Filmmaker Renny Harlin is announced as the director for one of the upcoming sequels to The Strangers. Roy Lee is confirmed as a producer. (Source: Bloody Disgusting)
  • September 13, 2022
    • Madelaine Petsch is confirmed to be starring in one of the lead roles of the movie alongside Froy Gutierrez. Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland are reported to be writing the screenplay for the first movie with Renny Harlin directing. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
  • October 10, 2022
    • Ema Horvath is announced to have joined the cast. (Source: Deadline)
  • November 1, 2022
    • A new casting announcement confirms the involvement of Rachel Shenton. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • October 13, 2023
    • The Strangers: Chapter 1 is reported to be set in the same continuity as the previous movies. A clip from the movie premiered at New York Comic Con. (Source: comic book)
  • March 1, 2024
    • The first official trailer for the movie is released showing a happy couple having their vacation destroyed by three masked sociopaths. (Source: YouTube)

Genres

Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Runtime

1h 31min

Age rating

R

Production country

Romania, United States

Director

Renny Harlin

Cast

Madelaine Petsch
Maya
Froy Gutierrez
Ryan
Gabriel Basso
Gregory
Ema Horvath
Shelly
Richard Brake
Sheriff Rotter
Rachel Shenton
Debbie
Ella Bruccoleri
Jasmine
George Young
Howard
Janis Ahern
Carol
Pedro Leandro
Deputy Walters
Ryan Brown
Jeff Morell
Ben Cartwright
Rudy
Miles Yekinni
Marcus
Rebecka Johnston
Lucy
Stevee Davies
Dougie
Brooke Lena Johnson
Danica
Brian Law
EMT Driver
Sara Freedland
Annie
J.R. Esposito
Dr. Tate
Milo Callaghan
Wayne