The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Strangers: Chapter 1
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRenny Harlin
Screenplay by
  • Alan R. Cohen
  • Alan Freedland
Story by
Based onThe Strangers
by Bryan Bertino
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJosé David Montero
Edited byMichelle Harrison
Music by
Production
companies
  • Lionsgate
  • Fifth Element Productions
  • Stream Media
  • Sherborne Media
  • LipSync
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
  • May 8, 2024 (2024-05-08) (L.A. Live)
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17) (United States)
Running time
91 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8.5 million[2]
Box office$47.8 million[3][4]

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a 2024 American horror film that is the third film in The Strangers film series and the first installment of an intended relaunch in the form of a standalone trilogy.[a] It is directed by Renny Harlin, with a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, from a story by Bryan Bertino, the director of the first film. Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez star as a couple who come into contact with three psychopathic masked strangers while on a road trip. Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath also star.

Plans for a consecutively shot trilogy of Strangers films was announced in August 2022 by the original film's producer, Roy Lee. Harlin was announced as the director of all three the following month, with most of the cast joining soon after. Production on the films took place in Bratislava between September and November that year, often alternating daily between which of the three Chapters was being shot.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 had its world premiere at Regal L.A. Live on May 8, 2024, and was theatrically released by Lionsgate Films on May 17, 2024. The film received negative reviews from critics and has grossed over $47 million worldwide. Chapter 2 is expected to be released later in 2024, and Chapter 3 on an unspecified date.

  1. ^ "The Strangers: Chapter 1 (15)". BBFC. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 14, 2024). "John Krasinski & Ryan Reynolds' 'IF' To Give More Lift To Summer Box Office With $40M Opening – Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Strangers: Chapter 1". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Strangers: Chapter 1 – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved July 18, 2024.


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