'The Strangers: Chapter 1' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to watch American horror-thriller movie
Movie name: The Strangers: Chapter 1
Platform: Theatrical release
Date of release: May 17, 2024
Country of origin:United States
Genre: Horror, thriller
Director: Renny Harlin
Full cast list: Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Rachel Shenton, Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath among others
Numerous instances exist of road trips gone awry, and the upcoming horror flick 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' will be the latest addition to this genre, recounting the story of a road trip gone awry.
The film, which is directed by Renny Harlin, centers on a couple whose otherwise ordinary road journey is upended when they get targeted by a trio of psychotic strangers wearing masks.
The movie, which is scheduled to be released on Friday, May 17, 2024, will have its Chapters 2 and 3 released in 2024.
What is the plot of 'The Strangers: Chapter 1'?
The plot of the movie revolves around Maya (Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (Froy Gutierrez), a young couple who take a road trip to the Pacific Northwest to start again.
However, things take a dramatic turn when the young couple is forced to seek refuge in an isolated Airbnb home.
As time passes, the pair becomes the target of three masked killers. What appears to be an idyllic vacation becomes hazardous when a cat-and-mouse chase commences as Maya and Ryan battle to save themselves.
Who appears in 'The Strangers: Chapter 1'?
Madelaine Petsch
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Madelaine Petsch will play the character Maya in the film. The American actress and social media sensation is best remembered for her role as Cheryl Blossom in the blockbuster teen drama series 'Riverdale'.
Petsch, who was born on August 18, 1994, faced the camera for the first time for a Coca-Cola commercial in 2014.
The actress also launched her YouTube channel to introduce viewers to her real-life personality and interests outside of acting.
Her other acting credits include, 'The Curse of Sleeping Beauty', 'Hotel for the Holidays', 'About Fate', and more.
Froy Gutierrez
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Froy Gutierrez, an actor and singer, is expected to play Ryan in the film. Born on April 27, 1998, in Dallas, Texas, the actor began auditioning when an agent saw him in a play.
His first credited acting role was in 'Bella and the Bulldogs'. His career took off after he debuted on 'Teen Wolf' in 2017.
Since then, he has portrayed a range of characters in a bait to establish himself in the entertainment industry.
His other significant acting credits include 'The Goldbergs', 'Liza on Demand', 'Wireless', and 'Cruel Summer', among others.
Rachel Shenton
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Rachel Shenton, who will play an anonymous character on the show, is also a writer who has established herself in the entertainment industry.
Born on December 21, 1987, she polished her craft by taking part in theatrical works that gained critical praise at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Her acting career began when she appeared in recurrent roles on 'Holby City' and 'Waterloo Road'. Shenton also appeared in the drama series 'Switched at Birth' in 2014.
Since then, she has been involved in a variety of projects, including 'All Creatures Great and Small', 'A Very Yorkshire Christmas', 'The Silent Child', and many more.
How to watch 'The Strangers: Chapter 1'?
The horror film, which is set to be released in three parts, will only be available to watch on the silver screen.
There has been no formal announcement of the movie's streaming release as of yet.
You can watch the 91-minute movie by purchasing a ticket to a nearby theatre and enjoying the edge-of-your-seat entertainment unfolding on the big screen.
'The Strangers: Chapter 1' trailer