You really need to remember what happened at the end of the last one (2025) to make much sense of this, and then the question is: why didn’t they just extend that by twenty minutes and roll this into that? There’s really very little here to make a new film about as Renny Harlin and Madeleine Petsch struggle to squeeze the dregs of the juice from the fruit of this tired franchise. The bruised and battered “Maya” (Petsch) is still hanging around in the woods as the pair of masked killers target anyone who visits their town of “Venus”. This time, though, she becomes more integrated with their heinous activities and we also get a little of the back story that drove them to their axe-wielding antics - which, just like the rest of this, is strung out and undercooked. It ends, thankfully, but with a worrying hint that there could be more to come - but surely this stone has given up all it’s blood by now? It will do fine on the telly at Halloween, but there is nothing at all here that requires you to buy a cinema ticket.

The Strangers: Chapter 3 – Review Honestly, The Strangers: Chapter 3 is far better than the previous films. The movie clearly steps things up with more action, stronger pacing, and a constant sense of movement that keeps it engaging from start to finish. ️ When it comes to scares, the film is not particularly frightening. There’s tension and intensity, but it leans more toward an action-driven thriller than pure horror. Still, it works because the energy never drops. The performances are outstanding. Madelaine Petsch delivers a powerful and convincing performance. Richard Brake is chilling and intense, as always. Emma Horvath is solid and believable, and the entire cast does an excellent job. It’s also great to see Noah Pierre appearing in the film, adding to the overall experience and presence of the cast.