Convention - NYCC 2023: Don't miss an exclusive panel preview of The Strangers: Chapter 3

By Mulder, 04 october 2023

Horror movie enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of The Strangers: Chapter 3 the latest installment in the chilling The Strangers film series. Directed by Renny Harlin and written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, this upcoming American slasher film promises to deliver heart-pounding suspense and terror.

Starring Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, The Strangers is the fifth film in the franchise and serves as the concluding chapter of a new trilogy. This highly anticipated release picks up where The Strangers: Chapter 2 left off, immersing audiences in a harrowing tale of survival and horror.

The plot revolves around Maya and her longtime boyfriend, Ryan, as they embark on a journey across the country to begin a new life in the scenic Pacific Northwest. However, their plans take a sinister turn when their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in an isolated Airbnb home. As night falls, the couple's peaceful retreat transforms into a nightmarish ordeal when they are terrorized by three psychopathic masked strangers.

Principal photography for all three films in this trilogy commenced in September 2022 in the picturesque setting of Bratislava, Slovakia, and concluded in November 2022. Director Renny Harlin shared his experience with Entertainment Weekly, stating, "It was the challenge of a lifetime, but I also really embraced it. On a Monday morning, I could be shooting the second chapter, and Monday afternoon I could be shooting the first chapter, and Tuesday morning I could be shooting the third chapter. It was incredibly demanding for the actors, for the continuity in terms of the make-up and wardrobe, and for my director of photography because we wanted to create a visual language that develops so that the movies get bigger, more epic, as we go [on]. It just kept all of our juices pumping all the time."

Fans of The Strangers series are eagerly awaiting the spine-tingling experience that The Strangers Trilogy promises to deliver. As the film's release date draws nearer, audiences can expect a heart-pounding rollercoaster ride filled with suspense and terror.

The Strangers Trilogy is set to hit theaters [Release Date], promising to bring a new level of fear and excitement to the slasher genre. Brace yourselves for a night of relentless horror as Maya and Ryan fight for their lives against the chilling trio of masked strangers.

When : Thu, Oct 12, 2023  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where : Location: Room 405
Who : Director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, Exorcist: The Beginning) and producer Courtney Solomon (After) will provide an exclusive first-look from their new horror trilogy, releasing from Lionsgate in 2024. Renny and Courtney will also discuss the making of all three films during a Q&A with a TBA moderator, and who knows, maybe some Strangers will stop by...
Moderated by Josh Horowitz

Synopsis: 
From master director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning) comes a new trilogy of terror. In Chapter I, Madelaine Petsch (TV’s Riverdale) stars as a young woman starting a new life with her fiancé. Suddenly, during a road trip stop in a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a mysterious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason. What begins as a fight to stay alive becomes one woman’s journey of courage and cunning in this horror series bridging three compelling films.

The Strangers: Chapter 3 
Directed by Renny Harlin
Written by Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, Amber Loutfi
Based on characters by Bryan Bertino
Produced by Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Charlie Dombeck, Alastair Birlingham
Starring  Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez
Production companies : Lionsgate, Fifth Element Productions, Frame Film
Distributed by Lionsgate