People wonder “is this legal” as masked figures stalk a person’s home in the promotional video

Viewers were horrified after watching a new promotional video for upcoming horror film The Strangers. The footage shows three masked figures stalking a person’s house from the back garden.

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

On X, an account called DiscussingFilm uploaded the footage and wrote: “‘THE STRANGERS’ marketing is getting intense.” The “scary” footage has now been viewed more than 600,000 times.

Many people rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts. Box Office Forecast asked, “If it’s not staged… is it even legal?!”

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

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

UselessCasey said: “Got the ticket to see @strangers_film for Friday! You talked a big game, incredible marketing.” Christi70648241 said: “To be honest, I’m really impressed with the marketing on this movie, they’re doing a fantastic job.”

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

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