'The Strangers' Film Review | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

'The Strangers' Film Review

Because nothing is creepier than random killers.

19
'The Strangers' Film Review
Horrorfreak News

First off, Happy Halloween everybody!

To celebrate one of my favorite holidays, I've decided to do a quick review of my favorite horror movie, "The Strangers."

BEWARE! SPOILERS LIE AHEAD!

The Strangers start off by focusing on our main characters, Kristen and James. They are a couple and just got back to James' family house in the middle of absolutely no where, from a wedding. A failed marriage proposal occurred at this wedding, so when we start off the scenes are made uncomfortable and the tensions are high.

All of a sudden, the couple starts getting weird knocks on the door. A blonde woman, whose face isn't completely revealed because, well it is in the dark of the middle of the night, starts repeatedly coming and asking, "Is Tamara home?" Okay, once was a coincidence. But when she returns and asks again, while James is on an errand, that is just creepy.

The creepiness continues to intensify, with more knocks on the door, and especially when Kristen realizes she is not alone in the house. She had her phone plugged into the charger, changed and came back and it was nowhere to be found.

This film really gets to you, because it is made to seem so realistic. There's no supernatural, there's no ghosts and ghouls; it's just a group of crazy individuals torturing a couple in the middle of nowhere.

The movie continues on, with James accidentally murdering one of his best friends because he thought he was an attacker, and with the famous line, "Why are you doing this to us?" "Because you were home."

Ugh. Nothing creeps me out more than the fact that it seems like a totally random attack, because some psychos were bored.

I wish I could say that this ends up happy, but it doesn't. Three masked terrors end up inside the house, torturing the young couple. They try to escape, but they are outnumbered. Soon, they both are knocked out and the scene flashes to the next morning, where you see James and Kristen tied up to chairs in the living room. They take turns stabbing Kristen and James, and drive off leaving the house a bloody mess. The last line of the film is one of the three murderers reflecting, "It will be easier next time."

Just in case you thought they were done... Think again. For me, though, I'm patiently waiting for a release of the sequel.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

121421
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

26317
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

24644
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments