Another cabin in the woods movie, The Strangers doesn't offer a new storyline, but does manage to entertain on slightly above average levels.
I agree with the apparent general consensus that this sub genre can provide an effective horror experience. The isolation and limited technology would certainly have people in the modern world seriously panicky with or without being terrorized by unknown psychos. But thankfully, this movie is more than seeing social media freaks suffering from signal coverage dead zone, with Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman being menaced by three mysterious masked figures, with seemingly little hope of survival. The creepy visuals create an intriguing watch, through clever direction, camera work and lighting, as well as Tyler's input which gets better as the movie progresses. It falls down somewhat from its illogicalities and unexplained situations and not much comes to light by the awkward ending, but it's well executed action and fast pace is noteworthy.
I agree with the apparent general consensus that this sub genre can provide an effective horror experience. The isolation and limited technology would certainly have people in the modern world seriously panicky with or without being terrorized by unknown psychos. But thankfully, this movie is more than seeing social media freaks suffering from signal coverage dead zone, with Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman being menaced by three mysterious masked figures, with seemingly little hope of survival. The creepy visuals create an intriguing watch, through clever direction, camera work and lighting, as well as Tyler's input which gets better as the movie progresses. It falls down somewhat from its illogicalities and unexplained situations and not much comes to light by the awkward ending, but it's well executed action and fast pace is noteworthy.
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