The Strangers

This is not a horror film, it's a Terror film!
It's been a long time since I have had to almost cover my eyes due to the sustained terror in this taught and terrific thriller. The set up is similar to last years Vacancy, but this is a far superior movie. This is the most scary film of 2008, forget the repetative tedium of the blood lust of SAW V. What The Strangers manager's in it's lean running time is more than SAW II- V could manage in the four movies. The terror is more sugestions, and the shots of the masked intruders just hanging out of shot, is enough to send a shivers down the most hardened horror fans spine. The two stars Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman have never been better as they struggle to fend off the masked psycho's.
Of couse some may complain that there is not enough gore on show, but this is a film even Hitchcock would be proud of, as it's 85 minutes of sustained terror, and suspence.
This is the most unrelenting and suspensful film of 2008.

I watched this film not having seen the trailer and only knowing the basic plot and I thought it was brilliant.
This film is full of suspense,keeps you guessing and will continue to make you jump.
Perfectly acted and so much more than just a typical gory horror, a brilliant thought provoking film.
I enjoyed every minute of this film and will watch it again.
If your looking for a typical horror full of blood and gore this may not be the right choice for you but for anyone with a bit of patience who likes suspense I would highly recommend.
10/10

Add more gore? No. That's one good thing about this film. It focuses more on scaring the audience, with great tension etc, rather than trying to gross you out, like films such as saw. Excellent acting, from both Liv and Scott, and also from the three strangers. Excellent hand held filming, adds a nice touch. Also very atmospheric music by Tomandandy, which is also brilliant. It doesn't have the same effect, as when you watch it in the cinema, but still a great film to watch with a few friends in a darkened room . A must see film for all horror fans, because i think this film has something that other horror films being produced these days don't.

I watch a lot of horror films (10 a week) and this was the most nerve wracking thing i have seen in years. It is not a remake of 'ils' as someone said in another review, it is just based on a similiar incident. The acting is great all round. No stupid teenagers doing stupid things. Just a real couple making real mistakes. Its violent, scary and pretty damn nasty. Although i will wait for the uncut version rather than buy the first release.

I didnt expect much but i craped my pants, at times i had to fight myself to keep my eyes open!

I cannot believe the poor ratings this film has got, im so shocked!

This film is a must see!! 5 Stars deffo!! :D