Critics Dismiss 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' as Unoriginal Retread

The latest installment in the horror franchise fails to impress, with reviewers citing lack of originality and ineffective scares.

'The Strangers: Chapter 1' debuts with a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 21%.
Critics describe the film as a redundant rehash of the original 2008 movie.
Reviewers criticize the lack of build-up, tension, and character development.
The film is part of a trilogy, but the first installment is seen as setup with minimal payoff.
Fans of the franchise may find some elements familiar, but new viewers are unlikely to be impressed.