The Strangers: Prey at Night (HBO)

About The Strangers: Prey at Night (HBO)

The Strangers: Prey at Night is a 2018 American slasher film directed by Johannes Roberts. The movie is a sequel to the 2008 film, The Strangers. It tells the horrifying story of a family whose road trip takes a turn for the worst when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park and are attacked by three masked psychopaths.

Making / Production

The film was shot the movie in a secretive location in Kentucky. Johannes Roberts directed from a script by Bryan Bertino (who wrote and directed the original) and Ben Ketai.

Actors

• Bailee Madison as Kinsey, the rebellious teenage daughter. Madison's portrayal of a troubled teen turned survivalist was both thrilling and captivating.
• Christina Hendricks as Cindy, the concerned and brave mother. Hendricks delivered a moving performance, generating both fear and empathy.
• Martin Henderson as Mike, the solid family patriarch. Henderson offered a grounded, believable performance as a father desperate to protect his family.
• Lewis Pullman as Luke, the responsible elder brother. Pullman’s portrayal was consistently gripping throughout the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was primarily shot at night to maintain a sense of terror and unpredictability.
• The film is based loosely on real events, adding an extra layer of terror to the narrative.

Awards

The movie didn't win any awards, but Christina Hendricks was nominated for the Fright Meter Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Quotes

• "Is Tamara home?" - Dollface
• "Leave us alone!" - Kinsey
• "But we've just started." - Man in the Mask

Music, Soundtrack

• "Kids in America" by Kim Wilde
• "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" by Air Supply
• "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler