The Strangers: Chapter 1 Divides Critics as Trilogy Begins

Renny Harlin's reboot of the 2008 horror classic sparks varied reactions, with some praising its fresh take and others lamenting its lack of originality.

Director Renny Harlin shot all three films in the new trilogy within 52 days.
The movie follows a couple stranded in a rural Airbnb, facing a terrifying ordeal.
Critics are split on whether the new installment surpasses or falls short of the 2008 original.
Some praise Madelaine Petsch's performance and the film's emotional depth.
The film ends on a cliffhanger, setting up the next two sequels.