The story can be so-so, but how it´s cut, directed and edited makes up. The pacing is perfect for a movie like this. But the aspect that strikes the most for me is its atmosphere. As a perfect late night movie, this one will creep you out mostly thanks to its unnerving look.

The Strangers, follows a couple as they stay in a vacant vacation home after some relationship issues not realizing they will soon be fighting for their lives as three strangers are hunting them around the house to kill and terrorize. The film is pretty gruesome considering these were based on true events. This film is okay though keeps the suspense. The movie was a bit dragged and took a while for the killers to prey even though most scenes they could have killed the couple on the spot. Though, I guess that's just part of their game. I would recommend the film for those looking for a light thrill.

Kristen: "Why are you doing this to us?" Dollface: "Because you were home."-The Strangers

It's Feb 11, 2005. Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman) return to Hoyt family summer home after attending a friend's wedding reception. There seems to be something between them. Then someone knocks on the door. A mysterious girl is asking for Tamara. They send her away. James leaves to get Kristen cigarettes and the girl returns. It's a night of terror as they are hounded by masked strangers.

The start has no energy. Both Tyler and Speedman are mumbling their lifeless dialog. The movie grinds along slowly. Although it may be scary for people watching this in their big houses by themselves. This could be an effective horror for the right person. For me, it's not that compelling.