The Strangers Movies: Original Timeline
This watch order focuses on the original continuity of The Strangers that began with Bryan Bertino's 2008 film. The first film introduces the three masked strangers and their terrifying home invasion tactics, while the 2018 sequel follows a different family encountering the same killers a decade later.
The two films share a universe and maintain the mystery of the killers' identities and motivations. Both emphasize atmosphere and dread over explanations, staying true to the original film's philosophy that sometimes evil needs no reason.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
The Strangers
A couple's romantic getaway at a remote house turns into a night of terror when three masked strangers begin stalking and tormenting them.
The Strangers: Prey at Night
A family's road trip turns into a nightmare when they arrive at a deserted mobile home park and are stalked by three masked killers. They must fight for survival against relentless predators in this intense horror sequel.
Other Film Series
Benson-Moorhead Universe
An interconnected indie sci-fi/horror universe from filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.
Romero's Living Dead
George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie saga, featuring classic horror films and several reboots.
The Amityville Horror
A sprawling horror franchise centered on a haunted house and the cursed objects that spread its evil influence.
The Hills Have Eyes
Wes Craven's brutal desert horror series about stranded families hunted by cannibalistic mutants, along with its 2000s remake timeline.
V/H/S
A found footage horror anthology franchise where each film presents multiple terrifying short stories discovered on mysterious VHS tapes.
X Horror Series
Ti West's acclaimed horror trilogy following the intertwined fates of Maxine and Pearl across generations, blending slasher thrills with character-driven storytelling and period-specific atmosphere.