Madelaine Petsch opens up shocking filming experience of 'The Stranger: Chapter 1'

Madelaine Petsch has recently recalled her experience filming the "most terrifying" scene of The Stranger: Chapter 1.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the 30-year-old American- South African actress offered glimpses of the behind-the-scenes production.

"In movie 1, when the ax goes through the door, that's not effects, that's practical," Petsch told the publication.

"Watching them digest watching me digest, like, 'Your head's going to be here, just don't move it, and the ax is going to go through the door," she recalled about filming the horrifying scene.

The Riverdale actress added, "I had so much faith in [Vladimir Orlov], our stunt coordinator. I probably should have been like, 'No,' but I was like, 'Yeah, for sure! thats totally fine!'"

"I probably should have thought harder to save my own life. That actually tells you what my survival skills would be like as a human being, like, 'Hit me in the head with an ax, whatever!'" she continued.

The Stranger: Chapter 2 story revolves around Maya, played by Petsch, who is a survivor of chapter 1, navigates the aftermath of the violence and uncovers a deeper mystery about the masked killer.

It is worth noting that The Stranger: Chapter 2, starring Madelaine Petsch is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2025.