The Strangers Movies: Release Order
The Strangers franchise consists of psychological horror films about three masked killers who prey on innocent victims in isolated locations. The series began with Bryan Bertino's 2008 film starring Liv Tyler, which became a cult classic for its minimalist approach to terror and the chilling question: "Is Tamara home?"
This watch order includes all films in their release sequence, spanning both the original timeline and the newer reboot. The 2018 sequel follows a different family but remains connected to the original film's universe. In 2024, director Renny Harlin launched a trilogy that retells the story while expanding the mythology, with all three Chapter films shot back-to-back and designed to form one continuous narrative.
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.
The Strangers: Chapter 1
A young couple's car breaks down in a remote town, forcing them to stay in an isolated cabin where they become targets of three mysterious masked strangers who terrorize them without apparent motive.
The Strangers: Chapter 2
When masked killers discover that one of their previous victims has survived their attack, they return to complete their deadly mission.
The Strangers: Chapter 3
Tethered by a frightening conclusion, Maya and the Strangers are locked on an unavoidable, unforgiving collision course — a showdown that proves they’re far from strangers now.
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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.