THE STRANGERS (2008) *REACTION* FIRST TIME WATCHING! LAST TIME OPENING THE DOOR...

Lock the doors and tighten the dead bolt because they know you’re home. We’re learning the true meaning of stranger danger in this first-time watch of one of the scariest movies ever made. These masked stalkers are vicious and shocking, so don’t answer the door when they come knocking!
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[@itswessums]

Legend has it Tamra is still waiting for her friends to finally show up at her house

[@brandoncameron2686]

Lmfao Wesley.

[@AldoCoolinBoolin]

Tamara's in my bed with me lol

[@JugheadJones825]

"Because you were home" is the most chilling line I've heard in a movie, tbh. It's so cruel.

[@jeffblue19onTwitter]

It's the reason I recommend this movie to horror fans. It's the most disturbing possible answer to that question.

[@LiirThropp2687]

What's so scary is how easily something like this could happen in real life. Stuff like this happens all the time. Maybe not exactly like this. But home invasions and stalking. That's real life. Sometimes at random for no reason whatsoever.

[@ScorpionStrike7]

For those who are curious, there are 3 true story inspirations to this movie: 1. Helter Skelter and the Manson family in 1969 2. The Keddie Cabin Murders in 1981 3. The director’s personal experience. When he was a child, there was a group of robbers in his neighborhood and they’d knock on the doors of the houses to see if people were home. If no one answered, they’d rob the house. And if the door was answered, they’d ask if a made up person was there.

[@babydej6688]

Number 3 is a HELL NO for me🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@JugheadJones825]

That's so interesting, I heard of the first two influences but not the third. Wow.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

#3 happened to me when I was 10. I was home alone watching VH1 music videos and someone rang the doorbell, I ignored it because my mom had already told me about stranger danger, kidnappers, etc. I just turned the music down and waited. They rang the doorbell about 5 times then it went quiet, I though they left so I went to the kitchen - at the end of the kitchen theres a window and a door that leads to the backyard - and as I'm pouring water into a glass I look to my left and see a guys face pressed against the window with his hands cupped around his face. (it was like 12pm so he was trying to look inside) I ran to my room, locked the door and hid under the bed. I heard him breaking the window, footsteps in the house & whispering and thats when I realized it wasnt just 1 guy.. it was 3-4 guys. Anyways, theyre running around the house going through all the rooms and when they got to mine, they noticed the locked door and began kicking my door down. I was SO scared that I accidentally let out a scream like, I actually thought I was going to be taken and killed and my mom would never even know. ** Also, this was 2007 so I had no phone or anything and my mom wasnt going to be home until 5pm. Luckily, it was just a bunch of younger guys trying to steal things and they thought nobody was home because no one answered the door. As soon as I screamed they all took off running but I was too scared to do anything so I stayed under the bed until my mom got home. TO THIS DAY, if someone rings my doorbell and I'm not expecting them, I get horrible anxiety. The guys were never caught and I remember being angry that the cop didnt do more to find them lol I was expecting a full CSI team to show up and dust for fingerprints or something. Its crazy how theyve all probably forgotten about it but its permanently seared into my brain, I remember it like it was yesterday and the fear is always present. I always tell people that someday theyre going to need to defend themselves one day so they better be prepared. Most robberies happen during the day. The police will not be there within 1 minute and a lot can happen during that time. Its scary but important to know that theres awful people hunting all the time & you can live a perfect life, be a good person and still be targeted. Be careful with how much you show off online too.

[@ScorpionStrike7]

@@uggggggghhhhh Sorry you had to go through that

[@EnchantedTooWell]

@uggggggghhhhh you were home alone when you were 10? How come you didn’t have a babysitter or go to a friends house?

[@adman1381]

The beauty of The Strangers is that it’s something that can actually happen. And the fact that the antagonists don’t really speak makes it even worse.

[@irenemichelleanne]

And they never let you see their faces. You know that they show their faces to Kirsten and James, but we as an audience never get to see their faces.

[@Tupapielmaschingon]

And the fact that they get away with it…

[@kingkaterina639]

This is the scariest movie ever to me just because it could actually happen. I always have my front door locked but I keep my bedroom door locked too just in case...

[@thomasbaker2067]

I would love to see Liv Tyler in more horror movies.

[@ScorpionStrike7]

I’d love to see her in more movies in general. But yeah, totally agree with horror 😅

[@DajuanH.]

That fact that she didn’t call the police from the beginning is wild, so many mistakes were made.

[@niles8102]

The live in the middle of nowhere, it would take them forever to arrive.

[@ReeceRiveraRuiz-pe6nz]

Its almost if were watching a horror movie

[@cameronm6116]

@@ReeceRiveraRuiz-pe6nzhahhha

[@MultiGreenG]

The fact that this all happened and the reasoning was "because you were home" is so terrifying.

[@NSnicket]

It didn’t all happen. It was based on the director’s experience with people trying to rob houses. The story of people being murdered was all fabricated for the film.

[@MultiGreenG]

@elsnicketful lmfao. Oh k.

[@GeorgeAlexander3110]

I love this movie so much, its just so brutal and real! and "because you're home" is up there with " What's your favourite scary movie" and "Here's Johnny" as iconic lines in horror movies

[@NSnicket]

I think you missed Kristin telling James that she just wasn’t ready to get married yet. She still loves him, she just wasn’t prepared for marriage. She definitely did die, that’s why the opening said the events of that night still aren’t known. They just wanted to leave us with one final jump scare. “Because you were home” is still the most chilling motive I think I’ve ever heard.

[@brittanyherrera5651]

This movie really messed with me the first time I saw it! I remember going to see this in theaters by myself when I was a teen...at night. I drove home right after, ran inside my house and locked the doors and double checked the windows. When I couldn't find my cell phone I realized I had left it in my car. I dreaded going back out, but I ran back to my car, got my phone and locked the door behind me so fast. Then I waited until my mom got home. Out of all the horror movies I have seen, I think this one has scared me the most because it is something that can happen.

[@salliejones6002]

OMGGGGG sending hugs to teen you.. thats so scary! that was me with Insidious!!!!

[@goonyyy]

This movie traumatized me as a kid omfg. 😭

[@lexie0s]

The slayest trio of 2008 🤪😜

[@chrisquinlan6527]

This movie is legitimately scary. The sequel is high camp and wonderful in its own way.

[@kevinwalsh9704]

The first half of this movie was the most tense, wound tight audience, theater experience I’ve ever had! Love this movie.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

The 2 guys that found them were Mormon missionaries , I remember when this happened . She did die though IRL. Terrifying the missionaries were 19 years old and the only ones that got a look at the 3 and the ones who called the police.

[@fynnthefox9078]

When it comes to the "inspired by true events" part of this movie, it's somewhat accurate. The filmmakers were inspired by the Manson Murders in the 1960s as well as an experience the director had growing up. Lol I love the Strangers. Really builds the suspense and plays on the real-life fear of someone intruding on your home, which is supposed to be like your safe space.

[@blackabsinthe]

Love the reaction! This one is good, but Prey At Night is even BETTER! A bit less frustrating in the characters and a little more *fun*

[@shawnthompson940]

It's truly y'all cat in the back chilling for me!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@niles8102]

Theory: Tamera is the name of Pin-Up mask girl and when she asks "Are you sure?", she means "are you sure she isn't in your house right now? Because she is" Just like in SMILE! "Are you sure?"....

[@shaynamatthias]

damn I forgot how effective the music is; so unsettling

[@devinmauerman780]

Since you liked this.... YOU HAVE TO WATCH "HUSH"! Its home invasion also but with a twist!

[@anjealousanaconda9692]

This is genuinely one of the most heartbreaking movies 😢the sequel is way more satisfying ❤

[@Emiigiirl]

This was the scariest movie and still gives me the creeps. I can’t wait till y’all react to the sequel. I prefer it and it’s a lot of fun!! 😊

[@fcannistraro2878]

I watched it for the first time last year and I watched it in the daytime otherwise I’ve wouldn’t be able to sleep.

[@ScorpionStrike7]

I loved this movie. Scared the hell out of me the first time I watched it. And for those who don’t know, the brunette is Pin Up Girl, the blonde is Doll Face, and the guy is The Man in the Mask, but people like to call him sack face or bag head

[@niles8102]

What instantly drew me to this back then was the creepy use of "The Sprout and The Bean" by Joanna Newsom in the movie trailer, along with the mysterious masked killers. I finally sat down and watched it and it is one of those slow burn movies that get you at the end! I never saw the 2nd one because the reviews but I might, soon just to get it out of the way! Also, the Glenn Howerton (pre-It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) cameo/death was SOOOO unexpected. I am excited for the 3rd film! I hope it keeps the dark tone! 3rd times the charm!

[@jmerced123]

You two NEEDED to have a gasp counter idk how many times the gay gasp was let out, but for a reason with this movie has y’all in a chokehold lmao! Thanks for the reaction, y’all are awesome

[@lisak2580]

This movie stresses me out. I had to take a break halfway through this reaction. I saw The Strangers in theaters way back when, and I haven’t stayed in our family’s country house again. Home invasion horror is the only kind that truly scares me. (Ok, maybe also shark/ocean movies too.) This is why I live in an urban area with high crime - to feel safe from situations like this. If someone’s gonna take me out, there won’t be time for games. 😊

[@jessielallier9483]

I just started watching this reaction and I already KNOW y'all gotta watch the second one!

[@Lari_A]

the strangers prey at night is so much fun too and an underrated gem! if you guys react to it, it'd be so good!

[@Doglover79586]

One of the scariest movies feels more real Would love for you guys to do a reaction video to Eden lake. It came out in 2008.

[@1220joeyj]

You guys should try (if you haven't already seen it) "Panic Room"- it's a tense home invasion movie that isn't as "horror" scary but equally powerful

[@dzc2805]

HAHAHA your reaction with the mask guy in the back it's the same with EVERYONE That was a GREAT jumpscare Silent but effective Love your reaction ❤

[@Kiddo_williams]

That ending was so brutal and bleak I love this movie.

[@theoriginalbreakage]

the most horrifying part of this movie is the lack of background music. makes the entire thing seem way too real

[@1nellychick]

It’s my day off and you guys have blessed me with a reaction 😊

[@Asheematay]

The ending always give me chills.

[@alexandriafernandes1181]

Because you were home

[@mrbomb1339]

Great reaction, especially to my favorite line, "Because you were home" I get chills every time

[@joshuathompson2404]

Have either of you watched 'Session 9' before? It's a lower-budget horror movie filmed on location at a now-destroyed, then-haunted insane asylum with a pretty dark history of its own. It's so imposing that it is basically a character in the story. Spooky flick, for sure. Worth a watch. So are all the making of docs that go into the history of the hospital itself, and the supernatural experiences the cast had on set, if that's your jam.

[@SoftxSoul]

This movie traumatized me as a kid. I was scared to be home alone for 2 years after watching this Amd im a horror fanatic but theres something about home invasions that terrify me because people are really crazy like this 😅

[@EnchantedTooWell]

Same I’m a 26 year old grown adult and I hate being home alone especially when it gets dark it’s just so creepy

[@packnetadaija]

I remember this movie! We rented it from blockbuster and my friends and I were watching it for a sleepover and my dad waited till the perfect part to run in and scare us, I think it was when one of the killers bum rushed Scott Speedsman haha

[@ednamodee]

“because you were home” imagine like fucking imagine this happening fr

[@HoundsBane]

My best friend & I saw this in theaters the month of graduation. It Ruined our day. We left the theatre 🎭 in absolute silence along with the audience

[@yaseminmerwede6596]

Can I just say how much I love you both? OMG, I NEEDED THIS REACTION! Thank you!!!!

[@Cosmic1946]

ahhh, i was so excited to see y'all react to this one! This is one of my favorite creepy movies of all time--it's simple, but the atmosphere is *chef's kiss* and of course, Liv Tyler, so the sapphics can have a little treat 🙏 the first time I saw the bit where Baghead appears in the background behind Liv Tyler in the kitchen, my soul left my body and I had to hide in my sweater for the rest of the movie 😨😂

[@adman1381]

One of the best horror movies I’ve ever seen.

[@JugheadJones825]

Right? The tension is like no other.

[@toshaj4138]

putting out great video after great video, I always know imma be smiling when I see yall

[@Talitha330]

Yall in the intro is the best depiction of my energy everytime I watch this 😂😂❤

[@kyleh698]

im obsessed with you two. literally so glad I watched this. this is my absolute favorite movie of all time. i laughed my ass off

[@berndgeels]

The sequel is quite satisfying because it doesn't go so well for the predatory trio. I won't be more specific because that could be a spoiler for you guys.

[@mrbomb1339]

I am surprised you guys haven't seen this one, one of my favorites, looking forward to seeing what you think!

[@iluvcandies1]

This was a fun one; thanks PPs!

[@Celestial26]

When he said “I don’t answer the door or leave the house period.” That touched my soul. Like what is the outside world. You want find me touching grass.😂😂😂 the girl saying “see you later” all casually was weird. Like bitch you don’t know me so no, you want be seeing me.

[@hayleyjohnson9505]

Alright my favorite Queens, now that you have seen this you have to watch The Strangers Prey at Night. The reaction to this movie was fantastic and I remember watching this movie the first time and just being glued to my seat. Liv Tyler’s boyfriend James was played by Scott Speedman who was also well known for playing Michael in the Underworld movies. This movie was loosely based on the Manson killings of Sharon Tate and her friends.

[@Sam13806]

This is legit one of my top favorite horror films!

[@irenemichelleanne]

Thank you for acknowledging the the no shoes thing. That shit just annoys the hell out of me. LOL, LIke girl put some damn shoes on! James even tells her at one point to go put her shoes on and she doesn't. Also, there is no way in hell I'd answer the door if someone started knocking on it at 2am. You would just be screwed. LOL, I'm pretty desentized to scary movies but this one kinda freaked me out. That crap at the beginning about being taken from true events and the fact that this is one of those things that could actually happen...It had me at a OH HELL NO!

[@branj18]

One of my favorite horror movies. Home invasion is always scary in itself because it can really happen. This movie to this day is scary and good. The second one is even good. Underrated I think.

[@asiahenry7798]

Great! The scariest movie ever made. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I cannot watch this at night. And all the lights have to be on in the house. And I need at least 10 people to be in the house lolo.

[@michaelpoore21]

The woman that plays Dollface in The Strangers 2 is Emma Bellomy and shes from here in Lexington Ky. I'm trying to get her as a guest this October at Scarefest.

[@Lilt348]

So happy you dropped this reaction! Please do pt2 Prey at night

[@icyblu88]

Love this movie. The second one “Prey at Night” is even better! Has a great soundtrack also 👌🏾

[@tylerthompson1842]

You guys are like the real life Cam and Mitchell I love it lol

[@queerym87]

The Keddie Cabin murders...

[@melissawinn996]

And the Manson family 😭😭

[@niles8102]

You guys need to check out HUSH next!!!!

[@fsolanosmg]

One of the best psychological horror films from the 2000's!

[@rubenelias2198]

Trivia: According to director Bryan Bertino, the film is partially based on an incident he experienced as a child. One evening a stranger came to his door, asked for someone who was not there, and left. Later, Bertino found out that other homes in his neighborhood had been broken into that night.

[@Stephanie_Ella]

I watched this movie right when it came out, but forgot all about it.. 😳

[@BrianCurleyFry]

I fricken love you guys

[@GingerNipples]

Great reaction! Please do the sequel!

[@Spidermangamer974]

You guys are awesome

[@richardhoehn9922]

And you remember Hollywood Video! One thing that tripped me out about the early part of this movie is...they're sitting at a red light in the middle of the night with noone else there! What's the point? I think Prey At Night got some hate, didn't know if the studios would continue this as a franchise because of that. I personally enjoyed both films, seems like the "Strangers" outfits became Halloween costumes for a while there.

[@shaynedonnelly9596]

Loved this! The Strangers is one of my favs. If you guys haven't watched Vacancy yet.... I don't like it as much as The Strangers, but there is a LOT of intrigue. I feel like it'd be more fun to react to - but most importantly: it's a great movie with a similar feel.

[@victorias1227]

Protips from somebody who loves horror but won't do anything resembling true crime: --if the year they're saying it happened in is so recent that anyone who died could have loved ones still alive and there's no supernatural: it's fiction. --if its so recent that the people involved are still alive, there's supernatural elements, and the movie doesn't say anything about changing ppl's names: fiction -- if anything is happening that makes you think more police or surveillance might be helpful, or any variation on "but even if it didn't happen, it COULD": it won't, because it's fiction, and also propaganda for how criminals do crime because they're Just Evil and the only hope of protecting yourselves is give law enforcement more weapons instead of acknowledging crime exists mostly as a last resort when society denies people any other resource.

[@Celestial26]

“Because you were home.” 😱😱

[@desireezachry8086]

“I’m gonna give fall” I’m dead

[@clarice8693]

I'm excited to see your reaction to 'The strangers: prey at night'.

[@shercahn]

The way they filmed this helped add to the realness to the reactions. The boys at the end are Mormons.

[@emilyward7420]

The Strangers was the scariest movie I ever seen for a while. It’s still a top 5.

[@gigglebuggy]

Its the title for me 🤣🤣🤣

[@Connie-qk3jl]

Hey guys this movie creeps the hell out of me and is such a real fear for many of us!! Also these mean ass people killed off Scott Speedman and that's just pure evil lol. I'm so happy that I found y'all's channel! I hope you guys see this! I honestly love watching movies with y'all because the really scary ones are way more fun with you guys ❤️🎃

[@JerkyPuck]

You HAVE to watch part 2! It’s so tonally different but way fun!

[@Arkhamverseladies]

Would love to see yall react to fright night!

[@MultiGreenG]

Love this movie. Part 2? Not so much.

[@whitneytincher6016]

I can’t tell ya’ll or anyone my horror movie escape plan….what if it’s meta and the future potential killer sees?!? 😂 I find this to be a genuinely terrifying film, in concept and execution. Love your reactions! ❤

[@Caraxes_RoguePrince]

It’s sad y’all think the guy did something lol she clearly just didn’t think she wanted to be married at that point…also the true story think is a stretch because the writer said people knocked at doors in his neighborhood but there wasn’t any killings. So just inspired by true events basically

[@georgenelawson9917]

My mom lived through the night stalker years I think she's still pregnant with me and it was so hot at night people want to have windows open same with my dad but my mom like he'll no that dudes out there breaking in people houses through the windows and its all random who he picks in that area lol same as this lol so crazy and Michael Myers like lol they all the shapes lol

[@mandyb2245]

I first saw this movie when I rented it in 2009. I'd gone to see The Haunting of Molly Hartley earlier that night, but I liked The Strangers more, hehe. It really freaked me out because 1) I watched it alone at night in my apartment and 2) I had a night shift that night afterwards at a residence home out in the country, so that added to the fright. I have a fear of home invasions partly because of this movie.

[@wendyrodger]

I’ve never watched this movie for the same reason as you Che. The home invasion and the masks freak me out (AHS Cult disturbed me deeply) But I’m going to take a chance and watch it with you. Good luck to us. Lol!

[@wendyrodger]

Ok. It was traumatizing. 😮 Glad I watched it with you both though.

[@montanabrown2693]

I hope that you guys react to The Strangers: Prey At Night; that one is also very good.

[@AshDub86]

Ohmygosh this movie scared the sh- out if me when it first came out. Such a good reaction! Please react to "Men" or "Housebound" if you can. Both are so good. Housebound has a very interesting twist. Men is just so exceptionally well made and acted, and very weird and scary.

[@Wraiven22]

Housebound is great! It’s not really horror because it’s ultimately so funny but I still love it.

[@itsthekg978]

All of the Taylor swift references were perfect lmfaooooo 😂😭😂😭😂

[@rond820]

Make a reaction to the sequel, it's really good

[@YourPower99]

This and the second one are pretty good movies! The second one has more action though

[@roxannelowry3954]

react to strangers:prey at night!!! I personally like that one a lot more

[@Xanderfan101]

The 2nd one is good to

[@michelecaruso1313]

Part 2 is better, or at least more enjoyable. Hope to see your reaction 😊

[@berrywhite1872]

The "true events" in question was about the directors home town having multiple break ins and robberies for a few months lol no one got murdered

[@EnchantedTooWell]

It is also taking inspiration from the Keddie Cabin murders and the Manson/Tate murderS

[@sandybehanna7704]

I think a person that is being terrorized do not make logical decisions because it’s a situation that they have never been in before and did not think that these people were totally crazy!