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
Child's Play
A horror franchise following the murderous adventures of Chucky, a killer doll possessed by the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray.
Darkman
Sam Raimi's cult superhero-horror trilogy following a disfigured scientist who becomes a vigilante.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Five Nights at Freddy's
A supernatural horror film series based on the popular video game franchise, following encounters with possessed animatronics at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
Nightmare on Elm Street
The iconic horror franchise following the burned child killer Freddy Krueger who stalks teenagers through their dreams.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A horror franchise following the cannibalistic Sawyer family and their chainsaw-wielding member Leatherface across multiple timelines, reboots, and alternate continuities.