Question 1

What filming technique was used for every shot in The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot entirely with hand-held cameras or steady cams, with every shot having some camera movement.

Question 2

How did the director get a genuine reaction from Liv Tyler during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Bryan Bertino would tell Liv Tyler where to expect a loud bang from, but then have the noise come from a completely different direction.

Question 3

What real-life childhood incident inspired The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

Director Bryan Bertino based it partially on an incident where a stranger came to his door asking for someone not there, and later he learned of neighborhood break-ins that night.

Question 4

What technical issue affected some theater screenings of The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

Faulty reels with sound problems caused static in scenes, but many audiences thought it was part of the movie due to its dark tone and loud background music.

Question 5

Which festivals featured The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Transilvania International Film Festival in 2009 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1999.

Question 6

What filming technique was used for every shot in The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot entirely with hand-held cameras or steady cams, with every shot having some camera movement.

Question 7

How did the director get a genuine reaction from Liv Tyler during filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Bryan Bertino would tell Liv Tyler where to expect a loud bang, but then have the noise come from a completely different direction.

Question 8

What real-life childhood incident inspired The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

Director Bryan Bertino based it partially on a stranger coming to his door as a child, asking for someone not there, with neighborhood break-ins later that night.

Question 9

What technical issue affected some theater screenings of The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

Faulty reels with sound problems caused static in scenes, which audiences often mistook for part of the movie's dark tone and background music.

Question 10

Which festivals featured The Strangers?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Transilvania International Film Festival in 2009 and the Locarno International Film Festival in 1999.

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