If you're seeking a bone-chilling experience among the list of 2024's fresh cinema offerings, get ready for a spine-tingling treat in May when "The Strangers — Chapter 1" haunts the big screen. This thrilling prequel takes us back to the genesis of the genre-bending horror thriller "The Strangers" from 2008, which starred Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman and left audiences in a state of utter terror.
In the original film, a couple escapes to a secluded vacation home for a peaceful getaway, only to be tormented by three masked individuals. The motive for their attack? The couple was simply home when the masked figures decided to invade their space. The randomness and brutal nature of the attack catapulted "The Strangers" into instant horror classic status. Now, we're granted a peek into the early days of these mysterious masked figures.
"The Strangers — Chapter 1" marks the first installment of a trilogy that delves into the early history of these enigmatic masked antagonists, promising to captivate the hearts and minds of horror fans who fell in love with the original film, which grossed over $82 million at the box office. The film will exclusively hit theaters in the US and UK on May 17, ready to terrify and thrill audiences alike.
Here's a glimpse into the chilling premise of "The Strangers — Chapter 1" from Lionsgate: "After their car breaks down in a creepy, secluded town, a young couple - Maya and Ryan, portrayed by Madelaine Petsch (of 'Riverdale' and 'Sightless') and Froy Gutierrez (of 'Teen Wolf' and 'Hocus Pocus 2') - are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic sets in as they are menaced by three masked strangers who strike without mercy and seemingly without rhyme or reason. This hair-raising introduction to the upcoming horror franchise promises to be the first of many chilling chapters."
Petsch and Gutierrez star as Maya and Ryan, a young couple stranded in a bizarre town that holds dark secrets. Both actors are slated to reprise their roles in the subsequent films of the trilogy, leaving us eager to uncover what fate awaits them in "Chapter 1."
