Just the fear of your ultimate safe space being violated and used against you. The premise is simple: Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman are trapped in their house as three masked sociopaths taunt and terrorize them. Upon its release, The Strangers became a home-invasion classic, which is a true testament to the power of this horror subgenre. The impact of this film vastly overshadows its poor critical performance. It’s the connective power of art in practice, manifested in mutual terror.īelow, we present 24 home-invasion movies to ensure that you don’t sleep soundly until Christmas. There’s plenty here for both the bloodhounds and those who prefer less gory frights. The universal fear of domestic violation transcends language and local custom.
It’s pretty twisted to think about watching movies that exploit these fears for fun, but there’s something to be said for sharing such an emotional experience with people from across the world. It’s why wind chimes become instruments of terror when the sun goes down. Home-invasion movies are driven by a universal fear: Who hasn’t worried about someone breaking into their home with malicious intent? It’s why creaks and bumps scare you when you’re home alone. Photo: Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Sundance Institute
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