The Strangers: Chapter 2

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The Strangers: Chapter 2
Directed by Renny Harlin
Written by
  • Alan R. Cohen
  • Alan Freedland
Based onCharacters
by Bryan Bertino [1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJosé David Montero
Edited byMichelle Harrison
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Strangers: Chapter 2 is an upcoming American horror film directed by Renny Harlin, and written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland. It stars Madelaine Petsch and is the fourth film in The Strangers film series. It is the second installment of a new trilogy of films, and the direct sequel to The Strangers: Chapter 1 .

Contents

It is expected to be released in late 2024.

Cast

Production

Principal photography on all three films commenced over 52 days in September 2022 in Bratislava, Slovakia [3] and wrapped in November 2022. [4] [5]

According to Harlin, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 will go in a different direction than the first film, while covering Petsch's character over a span of four days after her encounter. [5]

Release

The Strangers: Chapter 2 is expected to be released in the late 2024. [6]

Sequel

The final installment in a new trilogy of films which were filmed concurrently, titled Chapter 3 will be released on an unspecified date. [7]

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References

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