Director Renny Harlin, best known for his work in the action movie genre, is set to have his audience looking over their shoulders with his new thriller trilogy, 'The Strangers: Chapter 1.' Set to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline, the film, will bring to screens accounts of true crime stories in the USA.
The film follows a young couple played by Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive. In a chat with ETimes, director Renny shed light on the meticulous casting process, emphasizing the importance of finding a leading cast who could seamlessly navigate their roles' emotional and physical demands over the three-part franchise. While he was at it, he also opened up about the challenges of appointing young Hollywood talents to carry the fate of his film trilogy. Excerpts: