The Stranger

2024 1h 38m EN

ThrillerHorror

Synopsis

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A rideshare driver is thrown into her worst nightmare when a mysterious passenger enters her car. Her terrifying, heart-stopping ride with the stranger unfolds over 12 hours as she navigates LA in a chilling game of cat and mouse. [Feature film version of the 2020 streaming series.]

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maika Monroe
Clare
Dane DeHaan
Carl E.
Avan Jogia
JJ
Roxana Brusso
Captain Vasquez
Gita Reddy
Orbit Operator
Muriel Minot
Matt Lasky
Brandon Molale

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Veena Sud
Writers: Veena Sud
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Veena Sud, shot by Paul Yee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James O Ceallaigh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Philip Fowler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Maika Monroe and Dane DeHaan and Avan Jogia carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Veena Sud directs. Paul Yee behind the camera. James O Ceallaigh scores. Philip Fowler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Veena Sud, shot by Paul Yee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by James O Ceallaigh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Philip Fowler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Maika Monroe and Dane DeHaan and Avan Jogia carry the top of the cast.