The Unforgettable Thriller That Harlan Coben Called a "Major Influence" Is Officially Streaming

Storytelling is an art form driven by inspiration; those who create the TV or movie hits of today were once fans drawn into the classics of the past. Harlan Coben, the mind behind blockbuster thrillers like The Stranger, is no exception. When asked what his favorite movie in the genre was, only one answer came to mind – Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 movie Strangers on a Train. Starting with a mundane exchange that spirals into madness, this masterpiece of suspense is part of the DNA of Coben’s work, and many others who grew up entranced by the British filmmaking master.