Rent Strangers Within (2017)

Terrific low-budget shocker - Strangers Within review by NP

This is an increasingly compelling home invasion chiller concerning a group of high-class daughters left alone and at the mercy of an unruly group of guests. The performances vary, my favourite – and most convincing - characters being Sam (Elana Di Troya), Toby (Flynn Horne) and Josh (Owen Bleach).

A low budgeted production, this isn’t particularly polished or sophisticated, but the money is spent wisely and used where it counts. There are some effective moments, for example, Ella’s fate is particularly gruesome. Iain Mahanty’s music is also very effective.

Although there may be pacing problems in the mid section, a good selection of twists and revelations keep the interest and these only increase toward the satisfying finale. I had a great time with this; my score is 8 out of 10.