The Strangers (2008) - Quotes

Home is where the danger lies

Taglines: Because you were home.

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Safety in Illusion: A Cautionary Reminder

Taglines: Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.

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Confronting Fear in Uncertain Situations

Taglines: We tell ourselves there's nothing to fear, but sometimes we're wrong.

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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.

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A Difficult Decision Amidst Appreciation

Kristen: It's really nice, everything you did. It's beautiful.

James: [quietly] Yeah. Here...

James: I can't keep it. I can't take it back. Please. Just take it, please.

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Beauty and Regret in a Moment

James: Clothes are in the bedroom if you want.

Kristen: [referring to dress] I want to wear this. I only get to wear this tonight. It makes me feel pretty.

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: [grabbing his hand] James, please. Talk to me.

James: Christ. This is embarrassing.

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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.

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Home Invasion Motivated by Presence

Kristen: Why are you doing this to us?

Pin-Up Girl: [pause] Because you were home.

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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.

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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.

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Unsettling Presence Outside the Window

Kristen: [seeing Dollface standing outside] She's watching us.

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.

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Uncertainty in Arranging Flowers

James: [referring to bathtub full of rose petals] I didn't know if the roses went in first or after.

Kristen: Yeah, I don't know either.

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Struggling with Familiar Tools and Skills

James: [referring to shotgun] How do you use this thing?

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.

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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.

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Emergency Call with Uncertain Location

911 Receptionist: 911, what's your emergency? 911, what's your emergency? Are you there?

Mormon Boy #1: [upset] There... there are people here!

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!

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Uncertainty in a Familiar Encounter

Dollface: Is Tamara home?

Kristen: You already came by here.

Dollface: Are you sure?

A Question of Morality and Desire

Dollface: [referring to Christian Living pamphlet] Can I have one?

Mormon Boy #1: Are you a sinner?

Dollface: [after long pause] Sometimes.

Miscommunication at the Wrong House

Dollface: [standing at front door] Hi.

James: Hello.

Dollface: Is Tamara here?

James: No, you got the wrong house.

Dollface: You sure?

James: Yeah. I'm sorry.

Dollface: [after a long pause] See you later.

Motivation Behind the Attack Explained

Kristen: Why are you doing this to us?

Dollface: Because you were home.

Early Arrival and Frustration

Pin-Up Girl: [to Dollface] It'll be easier next time.

Mike: [on phone; object suddenly is shot through his windshield] 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?

Impending Doom Expressed by Dollface

Dollface: [to Kristen] You're gonna die.

A Call to Escape Through the Door

James Hoyt: [to Kristen; the Man in the Mask suddenly starts to break down door with axe] I'm going to open the door, and I just want you to run. Okay?

Unexpected Plea for Help

James Hoyt: [on phone] 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.

Confrontation and Demand for Departure

James Hoyt: [yelling out to Dollface] What do you want? Why don't you get the fuck out of here?

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.