The Strangers
“Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.”
Synopsis
After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-16
Top Cast
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Liv Tyler
Kristen McKay
Scott Speedman
James Hoyt
Gemma Ward
Dollface
Kip Weeks
Man in the Mask
Laura Margolis
Pin-Up Girl
Glenn Howerton
Mike
Alex Fisher
Mormon Boy #1
Peter Clayton-Luce
Mormon Boy #2
Nick Barghini
Joe - Lumberjack (uncredited)
Shawn McClellan
Shawn the Bartender (uncredited)
Jordan Orr
Jordan - 911 Caller (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
FrightFest
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 30, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.23x
+$74.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Bertino
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Bertino
- Original Score
- Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy
- Original Title
- The Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.1M
- Production Studios
- Intrepid Pictures, Rogue Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, Mandate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Bertino
Bryan Bertino
Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy
Peter Sova
Kevin Greutert
Kelli Konop, Sonny Mallhi, Marc D. Evans, Trevor Macy, Joseph Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Bertino
Screenplay
Bryan Bertino
Director
Mark Freund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Greutert
Editor
Cal Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
John D. Kretschmer
Production Design
Susan Kaufmann
Costume Design
Doug Davison
Producer
Roy Lee
Producer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Nathan Kahane
Producer
Tom Hajdu
Original Music Composer
Andy Milburn
Original Music Composer
tomandandy
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Strangers about?
After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.
Who directed The Strangers?
The Strangers was directed by Bryan Bertino.
Who stars in The Strangers?
The principal cast of The Strangers includes Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks, Laura Margolis.
When was The Strangers released and how long is it?
The Strangers was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Strangers?
The Strangers had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $83.1M at the worldwide box office (9.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strangers was composed by Tom Hajdu, Andy Milburn, tomandandy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strangers?
The Strangers holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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.).