Key Takeaways:
– Lionsgate announced a May 17 theatrical release for ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’.
– The new promo and three character posters have been unveiled featuring Pin-Up Girl, Dollface, and Scarecrow.
– Director Renny Harlin shot a trilogy of Strangers movies, with second and third installments to be released later in the year.
– Madelaine Petsch leads the cast, which includes Froy Gutierrez, Rachel Shenton, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath.
– A disturbing new life awaits Petsch’s character after they’re stranded in a secluded Airbnb in Oregon, which is tormented by three masked strangers.
Promo unveils the horrifying ‘Life Next Door’
As the movie theater landscape begins to buzz again, Lionsgate has signaled the anticipation for their forthcoming horror movie, ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1′. Slated for a May 17 release, the filmmakers just unwrapped a new promo that resembles security camera footage and potentially spine-chilling character posters, now viewable at the bottom of this article.
The security cam-styled promo portrays the eerie image of Pin-Up Girl, one of the iconic characters who seems to be struggling with her vision through her distinctive mask. Accompanying the promo, fans are also treated to the movie characters’ unveiling- the brooding Pin-Up Girl, the ominously masked Dollface, and Scarecrow, previously known as the Man in the Mask.
A Trilogy of Terror on the cards
The Strangers series boasts of not just the impending ‘Chapter 1′ but a trilogy, masterminded by director Renny Harlin. All films were shot consecutively, with Lionsgate confirming the later parts’ rolling out within the year.
While little is known about the storyline for the second and third movies, Harlin shared some valuable insight. Drawing similarity to the preceding franchise, the upcoming ‘Strangers’ promises a twisted tale of a young couple’s terrifying night of random violence leading up to an eventual home invasion.
Astounding Line-up for the harrowing tale
Leading the cast in the first chapter of this horror saga is Madelaine Petsch, famous for her role in ‘Riverdale’. She’s supported by a robust line-up that includes Froy Gutierrez from ‘Cruel Summer’, Rachel Shenton of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’, Gabriel Basso (‘Hillbilly Elegy’), and Ema Horvath (‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’).
Set mostly in the Pacific Northwest, the film primarily revolves around the unnerving experiences endured by Petsch’s character and her boyfriend (Gutierrez), as they embark on a new journey cross-country. After their vehicle breaks down in Oregon, the young couple is forced to stay in a secluded Airbnb, unaware of the terror-filled nightmare that awaits them. Keep an eye out for more information on how Lionsgate plans to continue this horror trajectory with its upcoming sequels.
International Production Efforts
The Strangers trilogy filming took place in Slovakia, produced by a team comprising Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Charlie Dombeck, and Alastair Birlingham. The executive producers’ panel includes Andrei Boncea, Dorothy Canton, and Roy Lee with co-production handled by Rafaella Biscayn, Frame Film SK, Johanna Harlin, Juan Garcia Peredo, and Alberto Burgueno.
As we wait for May 17, across numerous discussions and fan forums, potential viewers share their anticipation and their thoughts on the unveiled promotional materials. Are you excited to finally meet The Strangers? Share your thoughts on the fresh promo and character posters.
