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Snake5555555555 11/12/18 9:35:13 PM #328:	10. The Strangers (film) (26 points) Nominated by: BetrayedTangy (1/5 remaining) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGiF5m-FNY" data-time=" Importance: 8 Fear: 9 Snake: 9 In quintessential home invasion film The Strangers, a not-quite married couple is attacked by a chaotic force in the form of three masked individuals. They don't have names, their identities are never revealed, they don't have any connection to the main characters, they are evil for evil's sake. I imagine this film to be pure paranoia fuel for people who live isolated or alone. The way The Strangers move around the house undetected initially is incredibly scary, and while there's a few jumps, much of The Stranger's fear factor builds up that idea of an antagonistic presence violating the place where you're supposed to be safe. The Strangers is extremely minimalist and quiet in its design, and even a failed marriage proposal from James to Kristen hangs over the carnage and makes the events only that much sadder. There's a whole 10-minute section that's almost completely silent, and it builds up tension wonderfully. It's a ruthless shattering of idealistic living and the illusion of security. It's also a realistic story inspired by many real life events, including the director's personal experiences as a child. It's a film that's straight-forward, and ultimately, about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There's no tongue-in-cheek satire here, no fourth wall-breaks, there's not really even a deeper meaning than what is presented (though it could be a worth a dig nonetheless). After all, I've always found the scariest part of this film to be how the Strangers merely walk out on their assault by the end, punctuating the meaninglessness of it all. Life goes on, and the Strangers are free to move on their next hapless victim, "because they were home", and there's ultimately nothing to prevent it. There is still no safety, and there's almost nothing scarier than that. --- If the suspense doesn't kill you, something else will! http://tinyurl.com/zqwzc9a - https://i.imgtc.com/3qwvxhc.jpg <cite>Snake5555555555 posted [p:912305158] in Snake Rank... [t:77057251]...</cite> <quote>10. The Strangers (film) (26 points) Nominated by: BetrayedTangy (1/5 remaining) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGiF5m-FNY" data-time=" Importance: 8 Fear: 9 Snake: 9 In quintessential home invasion film The Strangers, a not-quite married couple is attacked by a chaotic force in the form of three masked individuals. They don't have names, their identities are never revealed, they don't have any connection to the main characters, they are evil for evil's sake. I imagine this film to be pure paranoia fuel for people who live isolated or alone. The way The Strangers move around the house undetected initially is incredibly scary, and while there's a few jumps, much of The Stranger's fear factor builds up that idea of an antagonistic presence violating the place where you're supposed to be safe. The Strangers is extremely minimalist and quiet in its design, and even a failed marriage proposal from James to Kristen hangs over the carnage and makes the events only that much sadder. There's a whole 10-minute section that's almost completely silent, and it builds up tension wonderfully. It's a ruthless shattering of idealistic living and the illusion of security. It's also a realistic story inspired by many real life events, including the director's personal experiences as a child. It's a film that's straight-forward, and ultimately, about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There's no tongue-in-cheek satire here, no fourth wall-breaks, there's not really even a deeper meaning than what is presented (though it could be a worth a dig nonetheless). After all, I've always found the scariest part of this film to be how the Strangers merely walk out on their assault by the end, punctuating the meaninglessness of it all. Life goes on, and the Strangers are free to move on their next hapless victim, "because they were home", and there's ultimately nothing to prevent it. There is still no safety, and there's almost nothing scarier than that. --- If the suspense doesn't kill you, something else will! http://tinyurl.com/zqwzc9a - https://i.imgtc.com/3qwvxhc.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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