Is The Strangers Based on Real-Life Events?
Back in 2008, the originalThe Strangersmovie made waves by claiming that it was based on a true story.
However, that bold claim isnt true, but its also not wholly fake.
Instead,The Strangersis only inspired by a handful of real-life events.
As a kid, I lived in a house on a street in the middle of nowhere.
At the door were some people asking for somebody that didn’t live there."
When it comes to the strangers, their reasoning for doing what they did is simple and terrifying.
The entire incident being a home invasion is what inspired the premise ofThe Strangersto bejust that.
But none of the victims knew about the Manson family or why it was happening to them.
So, I got really fascinated with telling the victims' tale."
You read obituaries every day where someone is killed for a random reason.
Yes, we may eventually find out why, but sometimes they don’t."
Yes, we may eventually find out why, but sometimes they don’t.
With 1801 Clark Road, people can look at that and say, ‘Where is that address?’
But the reality of it is, that’s the address I grew up in.
I just picked that address because I wanted to ground the film in as much reality as possible."
There was no amount of bravery.
I tried to do a gut check.
When we made the movie, Scott tried to do a gut check.
Just how brave would I be?
Shellas sister was also missing, with her remains not being found until three years later.
This is where the franchise will change course from what fans know.
Hopefully, the new films will fulfill the studios ambitious hopes and dreams for the franchise.
After all, theyre releasing all three in one year.
The Strangers: Chapter 1hits theaters on May 17.
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