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The Strangers - Trailer No. 1

The Strangers Quotes

"Lock the door. Pretend you're safe."

R 2008 · 1h 26m
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Inspired by True Events: A Stark Reminder
Narrator What you are about to see is inspired by true events. According to the FBI, there are an estimated 1.4 million violent crimes in America each year. On the night of February 11, 2005, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt left a friend's wedding reception and returned to the Hoyt family's summer home. The brutal events that took place there are still not entirely known.
Confrontation and Demand for Departure
James Hoyt What do you want? Why don't you get the fuck out of here?
[yelling out to Dollface]
Impending Doom Expressed by Dollface
Dollface You're gonna die.
[to Kristen]
Unexpected Plea for Help
James Hoyt Mike, it's me. Um, we're at the house now. I... uh... I know you're fucking drunk and you're sleeping now, but uh... I'll tell you when I see you. Things... they didn't work out the way I planned, at all. Um, I'm going to need you to come out here and get me, just whenever you wake up in the morning. I'm going to give her the car. Just call me when you get this, okay? I know... I know it's a bitch to come all the way out here, but sorry. This sucks. Okay.
[on phone]
Safety in Illusion: A Cautionary Reminder
Taglines Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.
Unsettling Presence Outside the Window
Kristen She's watching us.
[seeing Dollface standing outside]
James She looks like a ghost. Do you want me to go talk to her?
Kristen They don't want to talk.
James Well they want something. People don't just stand out there, staring at us like that. They want something.
Motivation Behind the Attack Explained
Kristen Why are you doing this to us?
Dollface Because you were home.
Emergency Call with Uncertain Location
911 Receptionist 911, what's your emergency? 911, what's your emergency? Are you there?
Mormon Boy #1 There... there are people here!
[upset]
911 Receptionist Okay, calm down. Where are you? What's your address?
Mormon Boy #1 I don't know.
911 Receptionist Are you in danger?
Mormon Boy #1 Yes. Yes!
911 Receptionist What's your name?
Mormon Boy #1 Jordan. I need help.
911 Receptionist Okay, can you tell me what street you're on?
Mormon Boy #1 I don't know where we are.
911 Receptionist Jordan, who are you with?
Mormon Boy #1 We... went in the house. We found people.
911 Receptionist You found who, Jordan? Who did you find?
Mormon Boy #1 There's... there's blood on the walls. Help us! Help us!
911 Receptionist Jordan, calm down.
Mormon Boy #1 It's everywhere!
911 Receptionist Jordan, what happened?
Mormon Boy #1 There's blood everywhere!
Miscommunication About Cigarettes and Rest
Kristen I'm out of cigarettes.
James I'll go get you some more.
Kristen I didn't... I didn't mean that. You don't have to. I'll just go to sleep. I'm tired anyway.
James No, you won't.
Kristen I'll try.
James It's alright. I want to drive for a little while anyway.
Searching for a Hidden Gun
Kristen James, we need a gun. Does your dad have a gun?
James Kristen, I'm looking! There was one here when I was a kid. He always hid it.
Early Arrival and Frustration
Pin-Up Girl It'll be easier next time.
[to Dollface]
Mike Yo! Jimmy James. What's up buddy? It's Mike. Listen man, I'm outside. I got here early. Uh, just decided to come out and you know... just be here for you as soon as I possibly could, because you know how I like to wait on you hand and fucking foot... What the fuck?
[on phone; object suddenly is shot through his windshield]
Home is where the danger lies
Taglines Because you were home.
Confronting Fear in Uncertain Situations
Taglines We tell ourselves there's nothing to fear, but sometimes we're wrong.
Road Trip Plans Discussed Amid Uncertainty
James I was thinking while you were taking a bath. I want you to take the car tomorrow.
Kristen What do you mean?
James I don't think a road trip is a good idea right now.
Uncertainty in Arranging Flowers
James I didn't know if the roses went in first or after.
[referring to bathtub full of rose petals]
Kristen Yeah, I don't know either.
A Call to Escape Through the Door
James Hoyt I'm going to open the door, and I just want you to run. Okay?
[to Kristen; the Man in the Mask suddenly starts to break down door with axe]
Beauty and Regret in a Moment
James Clothes are in the bedroom if you want.
Kristen I want to wear this. I only get to wear this tonight. It makes me feel pretty.
[referring to dress]
James You are pretty.
Kristen I'm so sorry it wasn't the way you thought it would be. Really sorry.
James What do we do now?
Kristen I don't know. I'm just not ready yet.
Kristen James, please. Talk to me.
[grabbing his hand]
James Christ. This is embarrassing.
A Question of Morality and Desire
Dollface Can I have one?
[referring to Christian Living pamphlet]
Mormon Boy #1 Are you a sinner?
Dollface Sometimes.
[after long pause]
Silence in Isolation and Uncertainty
Kristen What are you thinking?
James Since we've been here, I haven't heard a dog bark... or a car pass. Nothing. Just us and them.
Home Invasion Motivated by Presence
Kristen Why are you doing this to us?
Pin-Up Girl Because you were home.
[pause]
Uncertainty in a Familiar Encounter
Dollface Is Tamara home?
Kristen You already came by here.
Dollface Are you sure?
A Cold Moment in the Car
Kristen It's freezing. Let's get back in the car.
James Wait a second.
Kristen What?
James I just want to tell you something.
Kristen What do you want to tell me?
James I was in love the first time I saw you.
A Difficult Decision Amidst Appreciation
Kristen It's really nice, everything you did. It's beautiful.
James Yeah. Here...
[quietly]
James I can't keep it. I can't take it back. Please. Just take it, please.
Miscommunication at the Wrong House
Dollface Hi.
[standing at front door]
James Hello.
Dollface Is Tamara here?
James No, you got the wrong house.
Dollface You sure?
James Yeah. I'm sorry.
Dollface See you later.
[after a long pause]
Struggling with Familiar Tools and Skills
James How do you use this thing?
[referring to shotgun]
Kristen What do you mean?
James I'm not even sure how to load it.
Kristen But you said you used to hunt with your dad.
James No, I never did. It's just something I said.