Movies like The Strangers

Both the original 1997 Austrian film and its 2007 American shot-for-shot remake by Michael Haneke offer a chilling exploration of violence by depicting a family terrorized by two young assailants. Its deliberate pacing and breaking of the fourth wall might intrigue those looking for a psychologically intense experience akin to The Strangers.

In The Purge, a society’s pent-up aggression is legally unleashed for one night, leading to a fight for survival in a home siege. This movie's concept of strangers coming to your door with malicious intent closely corresponds to the dread found in The Strangers.

Just like The Strangers, Hush is a tightly wound home-invasion thriller that preys on the vulnerability of its protagonist – a deaf writer who must fight off a masked intruder. Its clever use of silence amplifies the tension, making it a gripping watch for fans of suspenseful horror.

You're Next combines the home invasion horror with dark humor and a twist of the slasher genre. The film's intelligent and resourceful lead character turns the tables on her assailants, which should delight anyone who appreciates The Strangers' blend of horror and survival instincts.

Vacancy puts a couple in peril when they're trapped in a seedy motel, realizing they're to be the next victims in a snuff film. The setting may differ from The Strangers, but the claustrophobic terror of being hunted by anonymous killers is very much akin to the nightmarish situation in The Strangers.

The fear of being alone and targeted is palpable in When a Stranger Calls, where a babysitter receives increasingly threatening phone calls. It's a classic in the home invasion genre and shares the unnerving 'stranger danger' theme present in The Strangers.