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    Boo's The Strangers Review

    (Sorry to make another thread on the movie but it deserves it...)

    If you don't read all of this, at least know this. The movie was worth the hype it's been getting from the horror community. I loved it.

    I'll start with the plot. Such a simple concept executed nicely. A all-American couple, actually adults (acted by adults), who's relationship is suddenly on the rocks get back from a friend's wedding and plan on staying the night in a secluded family home. Not long after they settle in, someone comes knocking, looking for a girl named Tamara. The problem is that it's nearly 4:00 in the morning.

    From the very first few moments I was hooked to the film. I have honestly never been to a theater where everyone stopped eating their popcorn just because they were too preoccupied by the movie.

    Anyways, eventually and as you can tell by the previews, people in masks start coming around and menacing the couple. But will they last the night?

    I loved the acting in this. Liv was great (like usual) and I'm glad we got to see her talent in a horror film. The dialogue was believable and the couple were actually given a rich backstory that made me care for them.

    The Strangers were creepy as shit, especially the girl with blonde hair who wears the chubby dollface. And watching them move around silently behind the couple was great tension.

    The classic country music (used several times by an old record player) provided an eerie atmosphere when we're usually given a chessey horror flick score.

    And thank god the ending didn't suck. I was rather impressed by how it ended, very non-traditional in terms of horror films.

    The scares here were mostly genuine. There's a few jump-out-and-make-a-loud-noise scares, but there were also this-guy-is-in-plain-sight-and-its-scary scares...

    There were only two things I didn't like about the film. The first was just a matter of opportunity. The Strangers seemed to have it at times but didn't use it which was obvious just because the movie needed length time.
    The other thing I didn't like was how it starts out exactly like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. There's written dialogue on the screen and a deep voice reads it to us, talking about crime and this brutal incident. In my opinion the film would have been better without it. (It actually creates a tiny plot hole).

    But these gripes are nothing when I look at the movie as a whole. Right now it's, in my opinion, the best horror film of the year, and may very well be the best all year.

    I saw everyone checks this out no matter what. The ending may not ride well with some, but I loved it. 9/10.

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    I hardly see reviews around here anymore.

    Maybe I havent been paying attention. Its good to see one no matter the type it is. It seems like reviews outside of FrighT doing them are dying thing around here. Nobody seems to either have the time or put forth the effort into doing them. Last one I did was on the Star Wars saga probably two years ago around there.

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    Cool looking forward to watching this.

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    It seems to be getting some praise around here. Sounds like I'm gonna have to check this out. I might what for a stream to pop up.

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    Now I really wanna see this.

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    Thanks BooBerry looking forward to seeing this.

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    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jungle_Julia View Post
    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year

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    Quote Originally Posted by misfit View Post
    Its true name 1 horror movie that came out in theaters this years that is better then the strangers....prom night :shakehead not lol have u even seen it yet u ass?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jungle_Julia View Post
    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year
    oh please... I jack off over Halloween and people like War dislike it and they give their reasons and I respect that.
    Since he hates it do I think he is not a true horror movies fan?
    What the fuck is a "true horror movies fan".
    Am I one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jungle_Julia View Post
    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year
    Thats bullshit right there...

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    I can't wait to see this. Something geniunely freaky? I'm pumped.

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    Yeah, I hope this doesn't let anyone down.

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    Goin to see it Sunday, cant wait!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jungle_Julia View Post
    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year
    frontiers, hands down

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    FINALLY!!! A great AMERICAN horror movie. This movie was almost perfect in every aspect. It was just a true horror movie, where suspence and true fear ran the entire movie. This quite possiblly may be THE best horror movie of the year. Loved Frontiers, but this kicked ass.

    9/10. One word; FINALLY. Go and see The Strangers NOW

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    Haha, calm down kid, you're sounding like a used car dealer making a commercial.

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    I think Julia meant that it's the best American theatrically released horror film this year.....and I agree with her. This movie is NAILS! I loved it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jungle_Julia View Post
    This movie was fuckin amazing and in my opinion if u dont like it ur not a true horror fan best horror film so far this year
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    oh please... I jack off over Halloween and people like War dislike it and they give their reasons and I respect that.
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    Thats bullshit right there...
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    Once again it's best if Jungle Julia quits while she is ahead. You (Julia) said something extremely stupid, best to just bow out peacefully now before you embarrass yourself any further.

    "Not a true horror fan." Anybody who uses that term should be completely ashamed of themselves.

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    I LOVED IT!

    It was quiet and creepy, desolate and real, effective and honest! Definitely a new fave of mine.

    And the creepiest thing of all, this was filmed in my town, and I am in my house, less that 5 minutes away from principal shooting areas! In fact, the road at the end with the boys on the bike is the next street over from my street!

    Great film!

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