The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

[MattJ1991]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

What’s inspired about found footage?

It's a perfectly viable sub-genre, even if it's done lazily often. I think there could be a very effective Strangers film in that style if they go the Paranormal Activity approach and utilize security cameras within a home. There could be a ton of fun moments built around smart technology too, similar to the beginning of the new Scream.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by MattJ1991

It's a perfectly viable sub-genre, even if it's done lazily often. I think there could be a very effective Strangers film in that style if they go the Paranormal Activity approach and utilize security cameras within a home. There could be a ton of fun moments built around smart technology too, similar to the beginning of the new Scream.

So, stuff we have seen before then? Still not inspired.

[MattJ1991]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

So, stuff we have seen before then? Still not inspired.

New for the series, yes. Who pissed in your Corn Flakes this morning, Steedeel? Are you secretly Renny Harlin?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by MattJ1991

New for the series, yes. Who pissed in your Corn Flakes this morning, Steedeel? Are you secretly Renny Harlin?

That does seem a bit confrontational now I read it back!

It’s not inspired, damn it!

Didn’t mean any offence.

[MattJ1991]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

That does seem a bit confrontational now I read it back!

It’s not inspired, damn it!

Didn’t mean any offence.

Regardless, my initial point was that it would be more interesting to allow this series to be a playground for up and comers. Renny Harlin is far passed his "prime". I even met the man for a weekend, helping out with that Hercules movie of his. His passion for his craft is long gone.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by MattJ1991

Regardless, my initial point was that it would be more interesting to allow this series to be a playground for up and comers. Renny Harlin is far passed his "prime". I even met the man for a weekend, helping out with that Hercules movie of his. His passion for his craft is long gone.

I guess time will tell. Like you say, the potential is there to continue the series indefinitely.