Veena Sud’s new series The Stranger, about a young woman being terrorized by her deranged rideshare passenger over the course of a single night, paints a very specific picture of Los Angeles.
Immediately bringing to mind the films of Michael Mann and David Fincher, the series’ use of cool color tones like muted grays and blues, shadowy streets, and wide-open spaces work together to convey a persistent feeling of dread.
Clare’s (Maika Monroe) frantic attempts to escape Carl E.
(Dane DeHaan) effectively act as the scariest tour of Los Angeles ever, taking her from the sweeping views …
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