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Overview
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Release Date:
30 May 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Lock the door. Pretend you're safe. morePlot:
A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown assailants. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(71 articles)
Director Kevin Greutert Talks Saw 6 (From shocktillyoudrop. 18 November 2008)
The Strangers - DVD Review
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Strange moreCast
(in credits order)
Directed by | |||
| Bryan Bertino | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Bryan Bertino | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Thomas J. Busch | .... | co-producer | |
| Doug Davison | .... | producer | |
| Joseph Drake | .... | executive producer | |
| Marc D. Evans | .... | executive producer | |
| Nathan Kahane | .... | producer | |
| Kelli Konop | .... | executive producer | |
| Roy Lee | .... | producer | |
| Trevor Macy | .... | executive producer | |
| Sonny Mallhi | .... | executive producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| tomandandy | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Peter Sova | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Kevin Greutert | |||
Casting by | |||
| Lindsey Hayes Kroeger | |||
| Tracy Kilpatrick | |||
| David Rapaport | |||
Production Design by | |||
| John D. Kretschmer | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Linwood Taylor | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Missy Berent | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Susan Kaufmann | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Coni Andress | .... | head of hair department | |
| Wendy Bell | .... | makeup department head | |
| Jennifer Santiago | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Vincent Schicchi | .... | key makeup & prosthetics | |
| Leigh Ann Yandle | .... | assistant makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Thomas J. Busch | .... | unit production manager | |
| Jason Leib | .... | post-production supervisor | |
| Tom Nicoll | .... | production supervisor | |
| Andrew Rona | .... | executive in charge of production | |
Art Department | |||
| Jerry Adderton | .... | set dresser | |
| Gillian V. Albinski | .... | property master | |
| Daniele Auber | .... | storyboard artist | |
| Danielle Couture | .... | buyer | |
| Joshua L. Ellsworth | .... | propmaker | |
| Craig Gilmore | .... | storyboard artist | |
| Geoffrey S. Grimsman | .... | set designer | |
| Chris Holcombe | .... | key leadman | |
| Doug Kelehan | .... | set dresser | |
| Stephanie Macomber Kern | .... | scenic | |
| Kelly Rubottom | .... | assistant property master | |
| Jeffrey Schlatter | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Deanna Tilley | .... | art dayplayer | |
| Helen Williams Ward | .... | storyboard artist | |
| Luci Wilson | .... | prop assistant | |
Sound Department | |||
| Jeffree Bloomer | .... | production sound mixer | |
| Gary A. Hecker | .... | supervising foley artist | |
| Scott Hecker | .... | supervising sound editor | |
| Albert Hedgepeth | .... | second boom operator | |
| Rick Hromadka | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Marti D. Humphrey | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Chris M. Jacobson | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Cliff Latimer | .... | sound editor | |
| Derek Pippert | .... | foley editor | |
| Philip Rogers | .... | adr recordist | |
| Roy Seeger | .... | first assistant sound editor | |
| Brad Semenoff | .... | assistant sound re-recording mixer | |
Special Effects by | |||
| David Hill | .... | special effects supervisor | |
| Michael J. Hudson | .... | special effects technician | |
| William Purcell | .... | special effects director | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Tristan Rayos | .... | digital I/O | |
| Wilson Tang | .... | digital restoration | |
Stunts | |||
| Cal Johnson | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Cal Johnson | .... | stunt double: Glenn Howerton | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Rick Crank | .... | lighting technician | |
| Catherine Cravens | .... | electrician | |
| Lee Donaldson | .... | grip | |
| Brian Gunter | .... | gaffer | |
| Daniel R. Haizlip | .... | best boy grip | |
| Geoff Herbert | .... | dolly grip | |
| W.C. 'Chunky' Huse | .... | key grip | |
| Tony Jenzano | .... | video assist | |
| Gary Johnson | .... | second assistant camera | |
| Brian Johnston | .... | rigging electrician | |
| Roy Knauf | .... | additional assistant camera | |
| Frank McGough | .... | dimmer board operator | |
| David Morenz | .... | first assistant camera | |
| Terry O'Deen | .... | rigging gaffer | |
| Harrison Palmer | .... | electrician | |
| Doug Robinson | .... | electrician | |
| James Selph | .... | dolly grip: "b" camera | |
| Jeff Sterner | .... | electrician | |
| Brian Sullivan | .... | camera operator | |
| John R. Sutton | .... | rigging key grip | |
| Mike Torino | .... | film loader | |
| Glenn Watson | .... | still photographer | |
Casting Department | |||
| Maxann Crotts | .... | casting: stand-ins | |
| Caitlin McKenna-Wilkinson | .... | adr voice casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Catherine A. Abreo | .... | set costumer | |
| Emmie Holmes | .... | wardrobe production assistant | |
| Laura Kaminski | .... | wardrobe production assistant | |
| Janet Melody | .... | tailor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Tony Bacigalupi | .... | assistant editor | |
| Zack Howard | .... | post-production assistant | |
| Kim Roseborough | .... | assistant editor | |
| Akkara Srauy | .... | post-production assistant | |
| Everette Webber | .... | digital intermediate editor (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Michael Brake | .... | music editor | |
| Peter Fuchs | .... | music scoring engineer | |
| Maarten Hofmeijer | .... | music editor | |
| Season Kent | .... | music supervisor | |
| Dwight Mikkelsen | .... | orchestrator | |
| Sheri Ozeki | .... | music editor | |
| Jamie Steele | .... | assistant to composers | |
| Jamie Steele | .... | score mixer | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Christie Chaplin | .... | driver | |
| Lee Siler | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| Scott Siler | .... | transportation captain | |
Other crew | |||
| Pamela Alessandrelli | .... | assistant production coordinator | |
| Kimberly Bishop | .... | assistant location manager | |
| Susan J. Bonno-Buckner | .... | first assistant accountant | |
| Jen Brett | .... | production assistant | |
| Jennifer D. Corley | .... | production assistant | |
| Betsy Custer | .... | production executive | |
| Genevieve Darr | .... | production assistant | |
| Ashleigh Falls | .... | set production assistant | |
| Randy Gardner | .... | production assistant | |
| Pam Holdridge | .... | production coordinator | |
| Renee Kitterman | .... | second assistant accountant | |
| Robert Labrecque | .... | production accountant | |
| Karen Love | .... | Ms. Tyler's chef | |
| Brandon Lyles | .... | accounting clerk | |
| Jack Munn | .... | key medic | |
| Oak Porcelli | .... | stand-in | |
| Steve Rhea | .... | location manager | |
| Kho Wong | .... | assistant: Mr Mallhi | |
| Tracey Zemitis | .... | unit publicist | |
Thanks | |||
| Elizabeth Rowin | .... | thanks | |
Production Companies
- Rogue Pictures (presents)
- Intrepid Pictures (presents)
- Vertigo Entertainment
- Mandate Pictures
- Bazuca Films (2008) (Chile) (all media)
- Blue Sky Media (2008) (Czech Republic) (all media)
- Cascade Film (2008) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (2008) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Odeon (2008) (Greece) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2008) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Rogue Pictures (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
- fX Network (2010) (USA) (TV)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment dollies
- Cut Music additional music editorial
- Dolby Laboratories sound post-production
- Dub Stage, The sound re-recording
- Lakeshore Records soundtrack
- Pivotal Post Avid editing equipment provided by
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for violence/terror and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
85 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #43588) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Canada:14A | Australia:MA | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:16 | Ireland:16 | Finland:K-15 | Malaysia:U | New Zealand:R16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Argentina:16 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Norway:15MOVIEmeter: 
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Trivia:
Originally was to be released in the summer of 2007 but was pushed back. Then after being pushed back a second time the film was finally released on May 30, 2008. moreGoofs:
Continuity: James throws a bottle of champagne in the front yard, then it magically reappears on the dining room table. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Narrator: What you are about to see is inspired by true events. According to the FBI, there are an estimated 1.4 million violent crimes in America each year. On the night of February 11, 2005, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt left a friend's wedding reception and returned to the Hoyt family's summer home. The brutal events that took place there are still not entirely known.
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Soundtrack:
At My Window Sad And Lonely (Jeff Tweedy Guitar Solo Version) moreFAQ
Will there be a sequel?When James returns to the house, how does he not hear the strangers making all of that noise?
Is "The Strangers" based on a book?
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Apart from the "based on true ..." thing on the beginning, which by the way is my new big NO for a movie ... I just can't stand that hypocritical use of this phrase. Every other movie is than based on true events. Most of the romantic comedies are, teen comedies etc. etc. At least some parts are true or did happen in real life, which is why the script writer "thought" them up ...
But I should stop ranting about that (and the fact, that a voice over at the beginning of the movie, isn't entirely "correct" ... well you see). This movie promises to scare you and it delivers. Mood-wise it stays close to a french movie called "Ils" (Them), which was a great suspense thriller/horror. I also liked the relationships between the two main characters. You could say it's standard fare, but it has great framing and lighting (sound design is "scary" too).