Lock the door. Pretend you’re safe.|May. 29, 2008|United States|86 Min.|R
Genre: Horror;Mystery;Thriller
Description: In a remote area, far from civilization, James Hoyt and Kristen McKay arrive at James’ childhood summer home late at night after attending a friend’s wedding. The couple’s relationship is strained, as Kristen had rejected James’ marriage proposal earlier that evening. James contacts his friend Mike to arrange a pick-up for the next morning. Shortly after 4:00 a.m., a loud knock interrupts the silence. A young blonde woman, her face barely visible in the dim light, asks, “Is Tamara here?” James dismisses her and decides to leave to buy cigarettes for Kristen. Before departing, he lights a fire in the fireplace.
While waiting for James, Kristen hears another knock but refuses to answer. The same girl from earlier inquires about Tamara again. Kristen informs her she’s already been there and locks the door as the mysterious girl leaves. Realizing the chimney flue is closed, Kristen tries to open it, but smoke from the fire sets off the smoke alarm. As she attempts to silence the alarm, another knock startles her, causing her to drop the device. She calls James from the landline, but their conversation is abruptly cut off. Unaware, Kristen is being watched by an intruder lurking in the hallway.
Noticing the smoke alarm on a chair where it wasn’t before, Kristen realizes someone has been inside the house. Panicking, she discovers her phone is missing and grabs a knife for protection. Hearing a noise from the backyard, she opens the curtains to find a masked man staring at her. Screaming, she stumbles into the hallway as the front door is forced open. The blonde woman, now wearing a doll-like mask, peers inside. Kristen locks the door and retreats to the bedroom, where she hears a loud crash before James returns.
Cast director: Bryan Bertino
Cast actor: Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Glenn Howerton, Kip Weeks, Laura Margolis, Gemma Ward, Alex Fisher, Peter Clayton-Luce
Original name: The Strangers