The first three quibis - roughly the opening twenty-four minutes - deliver thrills, suspense, and something more akin to The Hitcher (1986) than even that film's remake managed.
I can not recommend The Stranger enough. If you are a fan of horror, thrillers, and short films - this one delivers. Gripping and irresistible, it will have you holding your breath and on the edge of your seat until the final moments.
Sud leans into the short format in a way where others struggle. She relies on details and her actors to flesh out their characters while focusing on creating an unnerving atmosphere and thrills to keep viewers hooked.
Monroe's always a reliable horror lead... Sud's direction is suitably atmospheric, and makes delightful use of the restrictive phone-friendly format of the platform.
