I watched "The Strangers" on TV, thinking it would be silly and mindless; I had other things to do. I watched and was held to the narrative, and kept thinking this is just another home-invasion, slasher film. I was wrong. Director Bertino put together an attractive cast, and found a sound crew of absolute perfection. This is psychological horror done quite well, without the blood and gore. It also helps that Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman handled their roles very well. It may have moved a little too slowly, and the 911 call at the beginning doesn't make sense, but it's a truly scary film. The final scene, with the Jesus freak kids, was clever. Not to be totally written off.