The Strangers: Chapter 1
2024, English. Directed by Renny Harlin.
They don't need a reason.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Renny HarlinDirector
- Madelaine PetschMaya
- Froy GutierrezRyan
- Gabriel BassoGregory
- Ema HorvathShelly
- Ella BruccoleriJasmine
- Richard BrakeSheriff Rotter
- Brooke Lena Johnson911 Operator / Nurse Danica
- Rafaella Biscayn-DebestEden
- Pedro LeandroDeputy Walters
- Florian ClareChris Sampson
- Joplin SibtainBilly Bufford
- Rachel ShentonDebbie
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2024
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Spain
- Written by
- Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, Bryan Bertino
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $48M
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What The Strangers: Chapter 1 is based on
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is based on The Strangers, a 2008 film.
Film · 2008
The Strangers
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The Strangers: Chapter 1: quick answers
What should I watch before The Strangers: Chapter 1?
Watch The Strangers (2008) and The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018) first.
What comes after The Strangers: Chapter 1?
Next in the series: The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) and The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026).
Is The Strangers: Chapter 1 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 875 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Strangers: Chapter 1 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Strangers: Chapter 1. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Strangers: Chapter 1 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Strangers: Chapter 1 on?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strangers: Chapter 1?
If you liked The Strangers: Chapter 1, try The Hills Have Eyes, The Town that Dreaded Sundown, Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI.
Who directed The Strangers: Chapter 1?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) was directed by Renny Harlin and stars Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso.
What is The Strangers: Chapter 1 based on?
The Strangers: Chapter 1 is based on The Strangers, a 2008 film.