Strangers
Strangers

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Strangers

2017
Movie
98 min
English

A newlywed couple become perfect strangers in the home they share together, pettily bickering over the smallest thing to the point that they begin to really resent each other and lose sight of what caused them to fall in love with each other in the first place.Starring Kenneth Okolie, Mary Remmy Njoku, Onyeka Ezejiofor and Stephen Damian.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Andrew D. RozelleGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a remote, isolated cabin during a storm. As they struggle to survive, they discover a dark secret about the cabin and each other, leading to paranoia and escalating violence. The true nature of their predicament becomes a terrifying mystery that blurs the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Strangers received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated the attempt at a psychological thriller with a limited cast, the execution was frequently criticized for pacing issues and a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its atmospheric tension and isolated setting.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Felt to be an unoriginal entry in the cabin-in-the-woods horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginal premise and execution, with many finding it to be a forgettable horror movie.

Fun Fact

Despite the presence of Mena Suvari, known for her roles in popular films like 'American Beauty' and 'American Pie', 'Strangers' did not gain significant mainstream attention or critical acclaim.

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