The Strangers: Chapter 1
“They don't need a reason.”
Synopsis
After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motives.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-01
Top Cast
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Madelaine Petsch
Maya
Froy Gutierrez
Ryan
Gabriel Basso
Gregory
Ema Horvath
Shelly
Ella Bruccoleri
Jasmine
Richard Brake
Sheriff Rotter
Brooke Lena Johnson
911 Operator / Nurse Danica
Rafaella Biscayn-Debest
Eden
Pedro Leandro
Deputy Walters
Florian Clare
Chris Sampson
Joplin Sibtain
Billy Bufford
Rachel Shenton
Debbie
George Young
Howard
Janis Ahern
Carol
Ryan Brown
Jeff Morell
Ben Cartwright
Rudy
Miles Yekinni
Marcus
Rebecka Johnston
Lucy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysLos Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.67x
+$39.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen
- Original Score
- Justin Burnett, Òscar Senén
- Original Title
- The Strangers: Chapter 1
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.2M
- Production Studios
- Fifth Element Productions, Sherbone Media, Lipsync Productions, Stream Media, Lionsgate, Richmond Pictures, Hasbula Productions, Elipsis Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Alan Freedland, Alan R. Cohen, Bryan Bertino
Justin Burnett, Òscar Senén
Teppo Salonen, Marco Godles, José David Montero
Michelle Harrison
Madelaine Petsch, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Rafaella Biscayn-Debest, Courtney Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Renny Harlin
Director
Mark Canton
Producer
Christopher Milburn
Producer
Courtney Solomon
Producer
Gary Raskin
Producer
Alan Freedland
Screenplay
Alan R. Cohen
Screenplay
Michelle Harrison
Editor
Ben Burrell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Oana Draghici
Costume Design
Alastair Burlingham
Producer
Charlie Dombek
Producer
Adrian Curelea
Production Design
Vladimir Orlov
Stunt Coordinator
José David Montero
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strangers: Chapter 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Strangers: Chapter 1 about?
After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motives.
Who directed The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The principal cast of The Strangers: Chapter 1 includes Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Ella Bruccoleri.
When was The Strangers: Chapter 1 released and how long is it?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $48.2M at the worldwide box office (5.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strangers: Chapter 1 was composed by Justin Burnett, Òscar Senén.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).