Underplayed Gems

When Strangers Appear (2001)

When Strangers Appear poster
Directed by
Scott Reynolds
Genre
mystery film, thriller film
Country
Australia, United States
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
R
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 60 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman running a remote roadside diner gets a visit from a stranger who claims to be in trouble. She soon realizes he may be more dangerous than he appears.

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What happens

When Strangers Appear is a 2001 psychological thriller film directed by Scott Reynolds and starring Radha Mitchell, Barry Watson, and Josh Lucas. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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