Masked figures stalk person's house in 'horrifying' promo video for new movie

Viewers have been horrified after watching a new promotional video for upcoming horror film, The Strangers. The footage sees three masked figures stalk a person’s house from their back garden.

In the clip, the individuals walk closer and closer to the person's window in a way that's left many people unnerved. The video comes ahead of The Strangers: Chapter One release on Friday, May 17.

On X, an account called DiscussingFilm uploaded the footage and wrote: “‘THE STRANGERS’ marketing is getting intense.” The 'spooky' footage has now been watched more than 600k times.

Many people rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts. Box Office Forecast asked: “If it is not staged.. is it even legal?!”

Mona added: “This is all fun and games until someone gets blasted in a front yard and ain’t nothing they can do about it.” Xxviii commented: “Bold move! Powerful marketing combo. I really can’t wait to see what the fuss is all about.”

English_shamar said: “They’re going overboard with the marketing for The Strangers." Jay asked: “Is this even legal.” Daniel wrote: “I need to see this.”

UselessCasey put: "Got my ticket to see @strangers_film for Friday! You’ve Been talking a big game, incredible marketing." Christi70648241 said: "To be honest i am very impressed with the marketing in this movie they are doing an fantastic job."

The new film stars Riverdale’s Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez as a couple moving to the Pacific Northwest area of America to start a new life. After their car breaks down, the pair are forced to spend a night in an Airbnb, where they are terrorised by three masked figures throughout the night.

Two more installations, Chapter Two and Chapter Three, are expected to be released later this year and on another unspecified date, respectively. The Strangers: Chapter One will be released in cinemas across the UK on Friday, May 17.