The Strangers (2008) vs The Strangers: Chapter One (2024)

[@SlasherInSuits]

That would be funny if chapter two is just a remake of prey at night.

[@yoshimasu_k]

And chapter three is a requel of chapter one 🤣

[@edwardwalsh2766]

Oh my God don't be giving them ideas 🤣 I actually really liked the second one though, I preferred it to the first to be honest.

[@SlasherInSuits]

@@edwardwalsh2766 prey at night was really good. Also it ended with their deaths which felt good.

[@edwardwalsh2766]

@@SlasherInSuits Ya and I liked all the characters whereas in the first one I didn't. That scene with the Mom 😭 And the pool scene... And the scene where the Dad is stuck in the car and Baghead sits in beside him... So many great scenes

[@perryjones7771]

@@edwardwalsh2766baby that entire cast was ACTING

[@keiththorpe9571]

This movie is nothing but the filmmakers doing: "Hey, remember that thing that scared you back in 2008...Well, HERE IT IS AGAIN! ISN'T THAT SCARY...AGAIN?"

[@roberthenrypoet]

" The best way to describe The Strangers: Chapter 1 is trailer that gets stretched ti 90 minutes. " 😂😂😂

[@tylerwatts3347]

Me watching chapter 1: where have I seen that before The strangers 2008: 🙋 Me: Oh yeah

[@trosinesss]

I just realized 2008 was 16 years ago 🫠

[@thoughtfuldoomguy]

Your timing and delivery in every single video is just top tier.

[@DesiSJ]

Also though..."Because you were home" is just more personal than "because you're here". Home...that is your safe space. No matter how you use it. You can avoid a "here" if the "here" is a weird B and B. You can't avoid home.

[@rambler85478]

If studios are thinking about making one of these "fluff trilogies", you should at least convert it into a 6 or 12 episodic series (ala Netflix). This way you can flesh everyone out and build up suspense, which would hopefully be an improvement.

[@TrainsCatsOtherStories]

That's actually not a bad idea! As long as they don't go the Chucky TV series route

[@nickeverritt8331]

“The Strangers die tonight” Your content is very funny and well written lol, you’ve gained a subscriber🤣🤣

[@HauntedHippie]

This video was off the cuff tbh lol

[@lallana2882]

OK, that pup is absurdly adorable!!!!

[@witchiehippie8222]

Prey at night was filmed in my hometown.

[@Sprsmpl]

I feel like it's never mentioned that the 2008 movie was a remake in itself from a French movie which was amazing.

[@msalisbury]

I almost wanted The Strangers (2008) to end with James’s and/or his family being the Strangers. It probably wouldn’t have ended with as much of the impact with random people just deciding to kill them, but at the same time, with how James acts throughout the film, it would have lined up a pretty good twist and made those decisions he made make sense.

[@HeroesKey]

Thanks for the review. Didn't know much about both movies until this so I appreciate it. Also Lulu is such a cute fluffy dog

[@StephyM.C.]

When people talk about home invasion movies I never hear anything about Funny Games, the original is my favorite but I've never seen the 2008 remake.

[@HauntedHippie]

Haven’t seen that one yet

[@whoissabal]

strangers prey at night is elite ✨

[@edwardwalsh2766]

Ok but why does the picture you used for the male lead look like a mug shot 😂

[@madcoolclips]

Thanks for the excellent video Kylie 👍

[@truthdetector4036]

Mistress of the Dark you musta conjured up a spirit and thats why the dog started spinning around 😂

[@JacksonEans]

the first strangers truly scared me and there is a painting in my room that is slightly shaped like a head and in the dark it looks like a head, after i watched the strangers i woke up in the middle of the night and saw that painting and it scared the life out of me. That shows how that movie really is affective and how it is a huge beam of realism in a time of haunted house movies which are more mystical and unrealistic. and with its huge similarities to the murder of Sharon Tate done by the Manson Family and the Keddie Cabin Murders (which is a lesser known inspiration for the film) it really makes it feel more gorunded in realism.

[@licechrispies]

What a cute fluffy cult member 🐶

[@armando7060]

It honestly felt like a CW project to me. One of the worst crimes horror cinema has ever done. My fave is still the original. I feel like the sequel will definitely do a Halloween 2 and have it set in a hospital

[@HauntedHippie]

I forgot to even mention that’s the same ending as prey at night lol

[@TrainsCatsOtherStories]

Ironic. It even has a CW actress

[@brantleyjbrown]

As a HUGE fan of the original film, I can honestly say I really enjoyed the new one. I purposely did not rewatch the first one before going to see Chapter 1. I had a blast!

[@TheQuietRiotProductions]

I haven’t seen the film, but I have seen the trailer. I think the shower scene in itself could be a good moment if it were executed differently. If she’s in the shower washing her hair and bag head walks by the door I’ve had times where I’m in the shower and I get a strange feeling cause it’s a vulnerable position. I get what they were going for, the execution was just ugh.

[@noahtrevino5908]

I was thinking that Madelaine Petsch was gonna end up like going crazy or something happening where she ends up killing one of the strangers and the movie ends with her becoming one of them and I was like that would be so terrible but now I’m like I wish that would’ve happened

[@sciwhiz805]

I’ve found that there are 2 types of Strangers fans: those two loved the 2008 movie, and those who loved Prey at Night. I’m definitely the former, though I didn’t dislike Prey at Night. What made the original so enjoyable was the extreme tension and creep factor (at the time), which for me, Prey at Night, largely lacked and replaced with more action. As a result, Prey is a respectable move and enjoyable, but not superior to the 2008 movie.

[@MiltonRobertsJr]

Film making is beautiful. But we don't need a trilogy this time around. It's funny. If people liked this movie it would be the last one made.

[@karl_alan]

I always saw The Strangers as kind of like the Scream for home invasion movies...essentially it's the movie that revitalized a subgenre that was dying & provided some new formulas for a ton of copycats to follow in its wake after becoming popular.

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

I just did a review on this movie. I completely agree with you on this. This movie could have been way better than what it was.

[@cleverdlebberschnebrelic8016]

The Strangers, Don’t Breathe, Knock at the Cabin, You’re Next, Hush.

[@HauntedHippie]

Hush>>

[@aamia3769]

I’m so tired of remakes. As a creative myself with many original ideas it’s so frustrating to see the lack of innovation in the film industry. In 15-20 years I’m sure we will look back and laugh at this wretched time in movie history.

[@tidxlu7595]

The reason Liv was “whisper acting” was cause she apparently got tonsillitis on set from screaming

[@HauntedHippie]

Idk she kinda does it in lord of the rings too..

[@sirtorchington]

Totally off topic but your friends house is dream aesthetic, that green is my favorite😍

[@DrDetfink]

All hail the Haunted Hips…er Hippie! 🤘🏼 I always thought the Strangers was inspired by the French/Romanian film (Ils). I always thought the premise worked better jn Europe because firearms aren’t a thing as opposed to the US where all the smart remote campers I know are packing something to ward off threatening wild animals. I liked the Liv Tyler version except the Strangers had to be some kind of green berets because they nearly avoided every single trap to the groans of the audience.

[@matthewglegg1994]

Lol the ‘whisper acting’ in the first movie annoyed me too!

[@parthoroy9141]

Hey Kylie, will you do a review of that recent Canadian slasher film "In a Violent Nature"? I'm interested in hearing your opinion before I see it in the theatre. Thanks! 🍿

[@HauntedHippie]

Planning on seeing it next week when I'm back in the states!

[@bloodswarms]

I've never seen anything else that Madelaine Petsch has been in. But after watching Chapter One, I see a lot of potential and hope she's in more stuff.

[@staticprevails]

I saw the 2008 Strangers in theaters and the highlight was Glenn Howerton's scene and the audience response. Aside from that, the movie has always felt underwhelming to me. Prey at Night was an awesome surprise though. No rush to see Chapter 1 but I'm with you on the praise for Prey!

[@amberm870]

Your hair and makeup is slaying

[@Hum0ng0us]

I haven't seen Chapter 1 yet. I LOVE the first 2 and these are ones I'm dying to see..I Was dying to see, but I think I'll wait a smidge before I do check them.

[@iceicejennie5129]

Yeeesss! Prey at Night is definitely the best of the three movies imo. I'm kinda optimistic about Chapter 2 & 3, but tbh I have zero idea how they're gonna continue the storyline.

[@MikefromTexas1]

Remake? Ugh. Trailers made me think it was at least a prequel. Richard Brake is such an underutilized gem.

[@HauntedHippie]

!!

[@jayzee7538]

I was thinking it was a prequel as well because it says "see how the strangers become the strangers". Meaning, the couple get so traumatized over this incident that they become messed up in the head themselves and become two of the strangers in THE STRANGERS and THE STRANGERS PREY AT NIGHT.

[@zaknolan7562]

Charles Family has a great home invasion scene

[@benh4579]

also i thought madelaine petsch did what she could, i didn’t find the actor as good but the script was terrible so im not sure how much i blame either. i did find her to be giving more to it though

[@LupitaLaChona]

I’ve never seen any of the strangers movies. I went to see ch 1 w my brother this week. Yeahh even I was yelling at them cuz they were so dumb. The end did leave me questioning what will happen in ch 2. The whole town being in on it would be cool.

[@royalhorror]

I think my 2 main negatives thoughts on this film are : 1) The characters are just too happy for me to care about , let me explain lol. In the OG , we got a couple with real issues that kept you wondering if they would care for each other in that situation and in Prey at night, we had an incredible dysfunctional family with real issues, especially with the girl teenage so why not having the strangers franchise with characters facing real issues you know like why didn’t this film have a single mom / dad or a step mother with her stepson or two sisters that don’t get along , you know ? Lol cause the synopsis are basic so why not making things spicy 2) they made the strangers too dirty here , they are not this dumb . The Baghead from the og and prey at night would have not let them live after an attack . Overall , I felt betrayed cause this was literally marketed as “learn how the strangers became the strangers” girl I’m still waiting to see that lol Thank youuu for the shoutout sis 🩷

[@HauntedHippie]

I forgot that about the marketing that’s insane lol that was nowhere to be found!!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Liv Tyler did live at the end of the first movie lol

[@royalhorror]

@@pleaseshutup7053 after suffering yes but in the new , he destroys the door , watches them 🚪 and does nothing after

[@johncarlin5473]

Not related to any of the movies but I love your little black upside down cross necklace

[@johncarlin5473]

Oh I need to ask you an important question, do you like cats?

[@noelsanchez344]

SPOILER One of the highlights of this movie in my opinion was when Froy had the gun up to pinup girls face in the woods and she started screaming and making noise I really appreciated that scene because it made me remember okay, these people are genuinely crazy and this movie isn’t just silly it’s horror

[@HauntedHippie]

But then he wouldn’t shoot herrrrr ugh. Frustrating in a movie way but I don’t think I could’ve killed her either lmfao

[@noelsanchez344]

@@HauntedHippie omg and he goes on a whole speech abt how this isn’t his first person who he has killed and then he literally gets caught SMHHH

[@eae1994]

well - at least seeing this in the theatres isn't a total waste now.. I don't have to delay watching your video!

[@tilobutah]

To start with I think you hit on an important point. Even when watching movies at home, the setting, time on day, TV and sound system and even the present mood you’re in. For me it’s even going to the movie. Sometimes I just don’t feel like sitting there for two hours. But when you get things right it’s so much better. 👍🙂 Lucky me I have a real nice 4k Atmos system and I have to say since following Haunted Hippie movies are even more enjoyable. Also a fan of music. It’s the same thing to have everything setup right. I know with music the first time I listen to it is not the greatest. I follow Billie Eilish too and her new album the second time was much better with the right atmosphere. I enjoyed your comparison of the two shows. I have not seen the new one yet, I may wait to rent it since I have not heard great things about it. Why oh why when they make a remake that they don’t go all out instead of they play it safe. 🤨

[@EpictasticJoshua]

The Strangers is definitely better than Chapter One, even though I didnt hate this recent one, just the characters were so frustrating in terms of the writing of the characters.

[@Austin53095]

I haven’t seen the new movie but I know it won’t match seeing the original for the first time. Amazing to see ya Kiley !

[@darkfool74]

Thanks for your review. :) I actually didn't know the orginal or didn't really know anything about the actors. I think these kinda movies i like to "go in fresh". So i was rather shocked to see how bad some of the reviews are. Interesting the chemistry between the couple seemed a tad wooden, especially from the guy. (I actually thought he maybe in on what was going to happen at first and setting her up as the sole victim the chemistry felt that off... but his sexual preference in real life may indeed subconciously be the reason.) Did i really care for either of them. No not really. But was i feeling uncomfortable and anxious for them? TICK Will I watch chapter 2? For more back story, yes.. So yeah i'd be interested to know what other ppl also think like me who know little about the original. 3 out of 5

[@HauntedHippie]

Glad you were able to enjoy it a bit more than I did!

[@TrainsCatsOtherStories]

Hold up we're getting remakes of movies from the 2000s now?! *Sheesh* with the rate at which we're going, by the 2040s we'll be having the remake come out ALONGSIDE the original!

[@getdrippy4416]

Pup is a star.

[@austinbaldwin-h8i]

Prey at Night is vastly underrated I would have been happy to get a sequel to that movie. But Chapter 1 looks so dull. I would only watch it to see how truly terrible it is. Kinda sucks about Renny Harlin because he has some rad movies under his belt.

[@HauntedHippie]

!!!

[@ajlovemusic1979]

Just watched Chapter 1 I did enjoy it. The ending I didn't expect at all. I guess I wasn't a chapter 2

[@smashproductions59]

I was curious about this new trilogy cause of Renny Harlin, but i must say Chapter 1 is the worst kind of reboot. Almost completely copying the original without any of what made it good. Chapter 2 will probably just be Halloween II but i'll take it.

[@adamcammack3534]

This feels like a remake of a movie from 2009 and yet the original only came out in 2008, I was hoping when I saw the trailer that the movie had something else up its sleeve because if it didn't it looked awful and I like Renny as a director but from what I've heard this is awful unless the sequels bring anything new to the table this movie was made purely to be safe for the money men but hopefully the sequels bring something new to the table otherwise what a waste of time and money. also bless lulu 💖

[@Mr49r1681]

Haven’t seen Chapter 1 yet. Not sure I’d want to. Hollywood panned more to a modern audience after The Uninvited, The House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Maniac and Rob Zombie’s Halloween 1 and 2 reboots / remakes were.. eh, for them? They’ve yet to remake The Horror Express, Girls Nite Out, Spider Baby, or any of Roger Corman’s horror films.

[@xipetotek8366]

Hey, leave the remake of Maniac alone

[@maciel.4539]

Good videos, Xanthippe

[@jeremydiesel7805]

I don't really like prequels because it's an excuse to make another movie. "In the beginning" why didn't they put the beginning in the first movie? Just a reason to make another film but the trailer looked good though

[@pleaseshutup7053]

This ain’t a prequel

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

I like the new movie way way better. Seeing the towns people in middle of nowhere brings out my fear of strangers.

[@TroyKnight12]

This movie was a letdown for sure. I really loved the original and the sequel but this new one was very flawed.

[@madcoolclips]

Superb comparison 👌

[@Kasenator-_-]

Very strange that they decided to make a trilogy??? The strangers was more of a small cult classic. It would make sense for litterally almost any other horror franchise?

[@HauntedHippie]

!!!!

[@entertainmentwizard2703]

I had a good time with Chapter One but I agree there is problems with it and it's not as good as the first two but it's not bad!

[@erickmeikoki6195]

Hey Hippie, excellent video I loved the summary. But naah Prey at Night was still bad. That movie was super predictable. It felt like an amateurish attempt at horror. But then again, the new one fits that description. It's time to admit that The Strangers just isn't so interesting that it warrants a sequel. There just isn't much to the original to warrant a franchise - no deep lore, not enough iconic things to it, nothing.

[@JPaul-e7v]

ok I have to tell the truth I have never seen of heard of this movie before I'm going to have to see I hope I like it thanks for a nother awesome video peace out ✌️

[@Hum0ng0us]

Are you sure Chapter 1 isn't dogshit, but just a chapter 1? Or should I wait to see this entire video rather than comment 2:32 minutes deep?

[@moparguy86]

This movie adds so little to the franchise that it might as well be considered a remake of the 2008 film.

[@ryancheshire_dnb]

I was seeing all the bad reviews but I’m pretty optimistic when it comes to horror movies so I thought surely it can’t be as bad people are making it out to be?? Damn was I wrong, I just couldn’t take the acting seriously, the guys acting has to be the worst I’ve seen in awhile, even Madeline Petsch’s was questionable at times, honestly thought I was watching a parody of the 2008 version. 3/10 and that’s me being nice

[@anthonysuski9248]

Mother's Day remake was a sick home invasion movie!! 😎 👍

[@paulkendall7890]

❤ your look!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

I liked the movie for how dumb the characters decisions were I had never seen that level scene after scene even when they would do something smart like find a shotgun they would do something dumb like get rid of the axe

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

They might be selling a full edition for the full trilogy after 3 is released next January or February I think 🤔🤔 It's going to be 5 hours long 👀👀

[@HauntedHippie]

I saw. Not enthused

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

@@HauntedHippie I'm not either, I'll see what works out cheapest 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanguerra9266]

I remembered from your livestream to say it out loud: late stage capitalism!! Hahaha I hope I get my gold star! Wow I love what you did with your hair! Red is def your color! I haven’t seen the og in a long time and I appreciate your honest take on it. I think it was good for its time but horror has evolved since then to something more interesting so it’s not quite as good looking back I think. Also liv Tyler only speaks in whispers hahaha I swear she talks like that every movie she’s in! Even though I didn’t go see the new movie, I heard that the main guy character has the same name as me lol that always takes me out of the movie, like the characters are really talking to me or hearing my name so much. I honestly agree with you that the twist that will be revealed in the sequels is that the town folk are in cahoots with the strangers. Tbh I’m not hopeful for the “trilogy” cuz if its gonna copy the original like the new exorcist did, I don’t need the same movie over again then doing sequels that alienate the audience. (Strangers die tonight! lol) Thank you so much maggot mother for watching this stinker so I don’t have to!! I will gladly rise up and follow you hive leader to validate that prey at night is the elite entry in this franchise!!

[@HauntedHippie]

Yes!!! Prey at Night hive grows stronger every day

[@ryanguerra9266]

@@HauntedHippie 🐝🙌🏻🐝

[@travisgames6608]

"The most iconic home invasion movie, EVER" 😂😂😂😂 Last House on the Left; I spit on your grave; When a stranger calls; Halloween; etc.. All the originals. Well, the director did say that there's a 4hr cut of the trilogy as a 4+hr movie. It was to match the hype of Netflix Fear Street.

[@HauntedHippie]

Those movies all have other elements to them. The strangers is unique in that it’s purely home invasion

[@yoshimasu_k]

The writers of Chapter One are most known for King of the Hill and American Dad... I'm not saying writers should be pigeonholed, but this duo have proven they aren't the next Jordan Peele or John Krasinski... which means they'll likely get hired to write the next horror franchise remake/requel a la David Gordon Green 😂🤬

[@DesiSJ]

Not everything has to be a trilogy. Why is this the thing now? Halloween 2018 would've been fine had they gone with their original ending and stopped. They got greedy and now here we are...with a fan base super angry about how it ended. They didn't plan the trilogy until it made bank and then they back peddled when they said it wasn't ever supposed to be on the same night (it was) to give us what most will call a shit show of an ending with an unnecessary time jump. And in the same vein of greedy we've gotten The Exorcist Believer, which obviously didn't work. Now this and this wasnt needed. Even with Scream, they are saying its a new trilogy. Scream is in my top 3 franchises and even that seems tiring to me because we are running out of steam on how to make this believable using the same characters. No one is that damn unlucky to have different people chase them their whole life. The only trilogy that has worked and I believe will finish on a high note is the X, Pearl, Maxxxine trilogy. Why? Because it was planned and thought out. If Maxxxine iis terrible I will lose my mind, lol. Also...this was more of a rant than I intended...😬

[@HauntedHippie]

Hahahaha truly. Maxxxine has to be good

[@Hestaphine]

I rented "The Stangers" from Blockbuster when it first came out on DVD, and even then I thought it was meh. However, prey at night is my jam lol. I have made the decision to skip chapter one. If they manage to make something interesting with the remaining two, I might reconsider.

[@HauntedHippie]

Good call

[@cooliostarstache5474]

Mfs be like "it's late stage capitalism", acting like anything else is ever going to come along

[@HauntedHippie]

On average empires last 250 years. The United States is 248 years old

[@Mal0717]

@@HauntedHippieI understand how polarized people are now but I don’t thinking bringing up politics is necessary for this video and all it does is alienate potential viewers

[@HauntedHippie]

@@Mal0717 idgaf if hateful people feel alienated lmfao

[@PJdraws277]

Welp… your main highlight review so far in 2024. 🚬🍹 🍾

[@BB13131313]

Nice review and comparison.. I still haven't seen the new one, but I honestly don't care about being spoiled at this point.. sounds like it's pretty bad from everything I've heard and read, but I'll wait before I judge.. and yeah the original The Strangers is definitely a film that people have always been split right down the middle on.. I always really liked it, I love the suspense and it's well crafted, but I always say that the cat and mouse game drags out too long and yes it does eventually get repetitive.. and yes the main characters can be frustrating and "dumb" at times, but I can argue that's just some good old-school horror, or maybe I'm just giving them too much credit lol.. the pros outweigh the cons for me personally.. and I think Liv does fine, she's a solid actor IMO, no Frances McDormand, but she's fine but I'm biased and been rocking with her since I was like 10, but I personally think the softer voice works with the vibe of the film.. As for the new one, all I can say now is that I was optimistic when I first heard about it, but my expectations lowered after seeing the trailer.. maybe they should've just made a The Strangers 3 and actually made it a trilogy instead of just rebooting the whole thing.. but I've always felt like "Dollface" was interesting enough to where maybe she could have potential to become a character to really explore.. I'd personally like to find out more about her because she definitely has more personality than the other "strangers".. maybe they'll go in that direction in this new trilogy, who knows..

[@anthonysuski9248]

Awesome!!! ❤💀 ❤ 👍

[@noahtrevino5908]

Also who let me watch this at 9 years old I was such a weird kid but this movie had me hooked on home invasions this movie and Vacancy

[@noahtrevino5908]

Ik Vacancy isn’t exactly a home invasion but it just has the same vibe as the strangers (2008)

[@HauntedHippie]

Oo I gotta watch vacancy I guess

[@noahtrevino5908]

@@HauntedHippie yess it’s a gem forsure love the cast too (Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale)

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

I haven't watched the new one because I've heard of the lazy assed copying but I really dig the original. Another stellar review Kylie.

[@christophers_youtube]

I tried to treat the movie off its own effort. It wasn’t great but I had I good time. I’ve watched worse movies. **cough cough Eden Lake**

[@jamesford5664]

2008 is superior in my opinion

[@joaquindamian5542]

I haven’t seen strangers chapter 1

[@benh4579]

i definitely don’t think the original is a masterpiece but i do like it and find effective. i do agree that the original characters are dumb, they just feel like real people to me, with better acting imo. the new characters feel very fake and cw to me.

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

Haven't seen this, I'll check it out when cheap on physical release. Great video as always Kylie 😊🐾💜👍

[@jovanym2931]

First video I have seen a while , enjoyed your insights. But I have to strongly disagree the couple in this film was a lot dumber . How is the woman not going to notice a guy watching her showering ? The doors were transparent 😂, does she not turn around when showing I know I move all round when I do . My opinions on this film were very low , and they got even worse after I saw the producers bashing prey at night .

[@Yisau117]

The movie is literally a PEGI-13 Netflix adaptation of the first one, 2 hours wasted.

[@thomasffrench3639]

Wait, you don't like reading amateur essays unless it's in a video? Interesting, because I personally don't care about the medium of the essay. Then again I am not as film focused as you are.

[@HauntedHippie]

i just prefer to have one space be for brief funny thoughts, and others be for more serious takes

[@thomasffrench3639]

@@HauntedHippie Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for the reply.

[@kevincamacho9704]

prey at night hype!!

[@bigseanprice]

It was as scary as 1978 Halloween. very UN-scary. nothing happens in halloween but a few people get choked out (the latest reboot cant even get that right "michael myers killed 3 people in 1978." ummm, they forgot the tow truck driver who he killed to get his matching pant suit?? they even show him in the weeds after loomis scopes it out) and Don Pleasance upsells mikey so much that he simply cant live up to being that evil. "pure evil" wouldve killed anyone he ran into but no, he just dcks around between two random houses for an hour and a half. even the producer told johnny carpenter it sucked to his face when he showed her the final cut without any sound. music was great but not that great to sell it. im amazed at how and why people are scared of that movie. these are the people that are terrified of wolf "ass" creek and The Strangers, which is also a technique you do with your hand?? real life and other movies are scarier. these simply aren't. halloween 2 (even with its 10 billion sub plots) and 4 were mad good though. 3 was ok. halloween also failed because it took 47 actors to play mikey. 13 year old, 23 year old, the shape (wtf is that?? how can the same actor NOT play both??) , the square, the cool jerk, the slug, headcheese, wilt chamberlain, etc. Not ONE other slasher movie needed all that for the killer.

[@bensneb360]

The marketing was strange, I thought this was like a prequel to The Strangers because it was called Chapter 1, but it’s called chapter 1 because there’s gonna be two other movies coming out connected to this

[@NomadFlow]

I haven't seen the new Strangers movie or even the initial sequel "Prey At Night" but the first Strangers movie from 2008 is without a doubt, one of the best horror movies of the last 25 years. Period. Those trailers that Universal made to promote the 2008 movie were horrible and spoiled too many things in that movie. I saw the 2008 original without seeing a single trailer and I was absolutely blown away by how great it was. It really is underrated and I firmly believe Universal's horrible marketing had a lot to do with that.

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

Check out Prey at Night, it's not as slow burning but it's pretty good and better than chapter 1 by the sound of things. I actually prefer Prey at Night to the OG but enjoyed both 👍💜🐾😊

[@77Creation]

It was mid to me. All atmosphere with a week script and goofy acting. It was entertaining and had some tense moments though.

[@HauntedHippie]

I can’t call any horror movie with characters that stupid a top movie of any time frame

[@xipetotek8366]

It's just a boring and disappointing movie

[@NomadFlow]

@@77Creation If you saw the trailers and poster before seeing it and/or didn't see it in a theater then it would not surprise me if it didn't have the same effect as it did on me. When I saw the marketing after I saw the movie, I was really gutted to see how much of a disservice it did to movie.

[@anthonywheeler2082]

I didn't like the original that much so I never saw Prey at Night. If anything this review makes me want to check that out.

[@HauntedHippie]

I hope you do!