2024 isn’t just a big year for cinema, but specifically the horror genre with movies with The First Omen landing in theaters. Joining the line-up is The Strangers: Chapter One, which falls under the beloved slasher subgenre.
Everyone loves a good slasher movie, but it is hard to live up to some of the more iconic ones like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Chucky. Another slasher movie that always makes the list is 2008’s The Strangers, created by Bryan Bertino.
The Strangers: Chapter One is part of a trilogy and will follow a storyline similar to Bertino’s movie, however, this upcoming slasher will be directed by Renny Harlin. So, to learn more about The Strangers: Chapter One and all the horror that comes with it, keep reading this article as we talk about the plot, cast, and more.
What is the Plot of The Strangers: Chapter One?
As aforementioned, The Strangers: Chapter One follows a story similar to the 2008 movie, however, with some of its own twists and turns based on the creative choices made by the director.
Nevertheless, the story follows a young couple, who are forced to spend their romantic getaway in a small town instead of a hotel, and right off the bat, things seem a little weird. The couple, Maya and Ryan keep up with a positive attitude when they see the gorgeous cabin they are spending the night in.
As the night falls, things quickly start to fall apart after a stranger knocks on their door, asking the whereabouts of a person they don’t know. Following that little interaction, everything goes downhill after the couple finds itself facing not one, not two, but three masked killers, who are more than prepared to go after what they want, trapping Maya and Ryan in a nightmare they could have never imagined.
The Cast of The Strangers: Chapter One
While horror movies don’t always have well-known A-list celebrities, The Strangers: Chapter One might just be an exception as the role of Maya is played by none other than Madelaine Petsch. Petsch is best known for her work in Netflix’s Riverdale series, where she plays the iconic role of Cheryl Blossom. Joining her as Ryan and Maya’s better half is Froy Gutierrez who has appeared in works in Teen Wolf and Cruel Summer.
What is the Release Date of The Strangers: Chapter One
Like we said before, 2024 is the year for some great horror movies, which means you won’t have to wait too long before you watch The Strangers: Chapter One. This upcoming slasher movie is set to be released on May 17, 2024.
Conclusion
If you are a big fan of slasher movies, then The Strangers: Chapter One has to be on your list for this year, and even if you don’t like the genre but are a fan of Madelaine Petsch, we highly recommend watching this movie in May.
