A thrilling new chapter in the horror genre, The Strangers: Chapter 1, is set to captivate Indian audiences on May 31st. The film, directed by Renny Harlin and written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, stars Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez in a spine-tingling tale of terror.
PVR INOX Pictures, the Indian distributor, has expressed excitement about bringing this highly anticipated reboot to Indian screens. The Indian audience has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of 'The Strangers: Chapter 1', said Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR INOX Pictures. The chilling premise of this film, and the anticipation surrounding it, are a testament to the enduring appeal of the Strangers franchise.
Gianchandani further praised Harlin's direction, highlighting the director's ability to evoke genuine fear in audiences. Renny Harlin's masterful storytelling and his signature style have created an electrifying film that will undoubtedly become a blockbuster horror event, he stated. We believe that the Strangers trilogy will leave an indelible mark on horror cinema.
The film's stellar cast includes Madelaine Petsch from Riverdale fame, along with Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, Rachel Shenton, Richard Brake, and Ema Horvath. Building upon the success of its predecessors, The Strangers: Chapter 1 takes viewers on a heart-stopping journey that plumbs the depths of human fear.
Under Harlin's guidance, the film marks the beginning of a new trilogy revolving around the infamous masked strangers. Maya (Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (Froy Gutierrez), a young couple embarking on a cross-country drive to the Pacific Northwest, find themselves stranded in Venus, Oregon. Forced to spend the night in a secluded Airbnb, they soon become the target of relentless terror at the hands of the masked assailants.
The film premiered at Regal LA Live on May 8, 2024, and is now poised to entertain Indian audiences with its thrilling narrative and terrifying moments.