The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)
A family's road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked killers pay them a visit to test the family's every limit as they struggle to survive.
Details
Budget
$12,500,000
Rating
6/10 (1390 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Aviron Pictures, White Comet Films, Bloom, Rogue Pictures, The Fyzz, SoundNode, Ingenious Media
About The Strangers: Prey at Night
Released in 2018, "The Strangers: Prey at Night" is a horror thriller that continues the home invasion premise of its predecessor. The film centers on a family whose road trip is interrupted when they encounter three masked killers at a deserted mobile home park. With a runtime of 86 minutes, the movie leans into its slasher and psychological horror elements, exploring themes of survival against unknown assailants.
While the film maintains the core concept of mysterious strangers, it also incorporates keywords like "road trip" and "cross country," suggesting a shift in setting from the confined home of the original. Elements like a "swimming pool" and "mobile home" provide new backdrops for the tension and murder to unfold. The focus on a "brother sister relationship" hints at the family dynamics at play during the struggle for survival.
"The Strangers: Prey at Night" has a vote average of 6 out of 10 from over 1,300 votes on TMDb, with Rotten Tomatoes showing a 39% approval rating and Metacritic a score of 48/100. Despite a mixed critical reception, the film has generated significant discussion, particularly around its take on the slasher subgenre.
Why you might be searching for The Strangers: Prey at Night
People are often searching for this film because of its connection to the original "The Strangers" and its focus on masked killers. Many searches relate to specific tense scenes, such as those involving home invasions or moments where characters are stalked by mysterious figures. The concept of a family struggling against a seemingly random attack also makes it memorable.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the movie to be a middling experience overall, liking aspects they didn't expect to enjoy and being disappointed by others they thought they would, but still felt it was engaging enough for a rewatch.
Read the full reviewAnother viewer was pleasantly surprised by the sequel, finding it even better than the first film due to effective direction, strong character engagement, faithful portrayal of the killers, and an impactful 80s soundtrack.
Read the full reviewA more critical take described the film as a waste of time, advising against watching it.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding and identifying movies
You can stream *The Strangers: Prey at Night* on Netflix. It is also available to rent or buy on platforms like Amazon Video and Fandango at Home, according to [Metacritic.com](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-strangers-prey-at-night/) and [RottenTomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_strangers_prey_at_night).
*The Strangers: Prey at Night* is a fictional horror film, not based on a true story. It is a sequel to the 2008 movie *The Strangers*, which also features a family being stalked by three masked assailants, as stated by [Metacritic.com](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-strangers_prey_at_night/).
At the end of *The Strangers: Prey at Night*, Kinsey hears a knock, and when she opens the door, the hallway is empty. The lights then go out one by one as the sound of an axe being dragged echoes, with Kinsey screaming into the darkness, leaving her survival ambiguous. This ending was designed to emphasize the unpredictable nature of the killers and to maintain the film's sense of dread, according to [plotexplained.com](https://www.plotexplained.com/movie/the_strangers_prey_at_night/ending).
*The Strangers: Prey at Night* has mixed reviews; some critics found it to be a taut, scary, and atmospheric horror film with solid performances, even calling it better than its predecessor, according to [IGN.com](https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/08/the-strangers-prey-at-night-review) and [Metacritic.com](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the_strangers_prey_at_night/). However, other reviews criticized its thin story, reliance on genre tropes, and predictable plot, noting that characters often make typical horror movie decisions, as seen on [RottenTomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_strangers_prey_at_night/) and [Metacritic.com](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the_strangers_prey_at_night/).