The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)★ 4.8/10

Looking back, I used to love watching such movies like two decades ago, in elementary school. Time sure flies, and the films in this genre are still pretty much the same after all these years. The main characters still seem a little slow on the uptake, like when they see someone inside the house, their first thought isn't to just dip out. But the movie does a good job of keeping things suspenseful, even though those scary parts don't scare me anymore.

Though "The Stranger" isn't the most remarkable of Welles' films, it's still worth watching as one of his few noir projects. The film's style is heavily influenced by expressionism, particularly in its use of shadows. Additionally, the film employs several long shots. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the film's atmosphere is skillfully crafted.

"The Stranger" is Orson Welles' most commercially successful film, yet ironically, it's one of his more mediocre works. His distinct auteur style is significantly toned down in favor of a more straightforward, accessible narrative. Still, his masterful use chiaroscuro technique stands out, and the climactic confrontation and murder scene are gripping.

This movie feels super forced; it feels like they just slapped elements from the last one with basically the same story. It tries so hard to copy the plots; it's like there's no originality at all. This whole series is just full of this pretentious style that comes off as really silly, not just in the plot but also in how awkward every character is portrayed. It's like a collection of all the horror movie clichés that people always complain about, and watching it feels like a drag.

This movie was terrible. The dialogue, story, sound effects, horror factor, and jump scare were all bad. To make it even worse, the story was split into two parts. The opening claimed it was the most "brutal" story, but it never came close to that promise. The movie just left the audience disappointed.

I didn't think this movie was that great. It wasn't up to the director's usual standards. It took too long to get into the horror part, and the foreshadowing took too long. The masked guys didn't kill the main characters. It was more like a cat-and-mouse game. There weren't enough confrontations or mind games. And personally, I do not think the main characters are that charming.

I always thought the 2008 version of "The Strangers" was underrated. The killer's look, the atmosphere, and the story were all great. This new version copied much from the original, even the jump scares and plot twists. It's not terrible, but it lacks innovation and even feels confusing at times. It would've been better if they had fixed some of the flaws in the original.

The director seems to be trying a new approach in chapters two and three, but at the moment, the original is still king. Chapter 1 had a lot of setup; the masked character wouldn't have received a death threat in the original, and the leading roles in the original were better fleshed out. Now, I'm just hoping chapters two and three bring something fresh and surprising.

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Slaher de terror de una franquicia conocida. Poco original, las escenas muy replicas de peliculas clasicas de terror. No ofrece nada nuevo en el genero de terror. Peli sin pena ni gloria.

O Estranho é o filme de maior sucesso comercial de Orson Welles, mas, ironicamente, é uma de suas obras mais medíocres. Seu estilo distinto de autor é significativamente atenuado em favor de uma narrativa mais direta e acessível. Ainda assim, seu uso magistral da técnica de claro-escuro se destaca, e o confronto climático e a cena do crime são emocionantes.

Embora O Estranho não seja o mais notável dos filmes de Welles, ainda vale a pena assisti-lo como um de seus poucos projetos noir. O estilo do filme é fortemente influenciado pelo expressionismo, principalmente no uso de sombras. Além disso, o filme emprega vários planos gerais. Embora a história possa não ser inovadora, a atmosfera do filme é bem elaborada.