The Guest (2014)

★ 6.6 1h 41m 2,117 votes IMDb
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A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.

The Guest

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Cast

Dan Stevens
Dan Stevens as "David" Age 43 · Croydon, London, England, UK Daniel Jonathan Stevens (born 10 October 1982) is an English actor. He first drew international attention for his role as Matthew Crawley in the ITV period drama series Downton Abbey (2010–2012). He...
Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe as Anna Peterson Age 32 · Santa Barbara, California, USA Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley; born May 29, 1993) is an American actress. She made her film debut with the drama At Any Price (2012) and led the thriller film The Guest and the horror film ...
Brendan Meyer
Brendan Meyer as Luke Peterson Age 31 · Kitchener-Waterloo - Ontario - Canada Brendan Meyer is an accomplished actor in both theatre and film/TV. He has filmed throughout North America: in LA, New Mexico, Toronto and Vancouver, as well as his home town of Edmonton..
Sheila Kelley
Sheila Kelley as Laura Peterson Age 64 · Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA Sheila Kelley is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Gwen Taylor on L.A. Law, Dr.
Leland Orser
Leland Orser as Spencer Peterson Age 65 · San Francisco, California, USA Leland Jones Orser (born August 6, 1960) is an American film and television actor. He's best known for his role as Sam Gilroy in the Taken film trilogy. Additional roles include Mr.
Lance Reddick
Lance Reddick as Major Carver Died 2023 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA Lance Solomon Reddick (June 7, 1962 – March 17, 2023) was an American actor. He portrayed Cedric Daniels in The Wire (2002–2008), Phillip Broyles in Fringe (2008–2013), and Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch...

Audience Reviews

Gimly 8/10 Nov 20, 2016
In terms of tone and pacing, _The Guest_ is a little bit all over the place.

But in terms of plot, script, narrative, acting, setting, score, soundtrack, characters, intrigue, effects, humour, rewatchability, entertainment value and originality? Yeah. Pretty much nails it.

_Final rating:★★★★ - An all round good movie with a little something extra._
mattwilde123 7/10 Mar 09, 2017
'The Guest' is a surprisingly fun throwback to 1980s horror. It boasts a thumping soundtrack and quick cuts that really fit into the theme of the film. The exaggerated scenes of violence and gore may be a bit too strange for those who do not appreciate the sentimentality and nostalgia of the movie.

The narrative is very straightforward and follows Dan Stevens, an ex-soldier, as he returns to his friend's family's house as a dying wish. He protects and helps them through their individual problems but all is not what it seems. The film does lose it's way slightly towards the end as it tries to drastically remind audiences that the film is meant to be over-the-top when it was already doing a subtly good job.

Dan Stevens is very good in the main role. From the trailer, it looked like it would be a rip-off of Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Drive' but Stevens adds a very unique coldness to his powerful persona.

★★★½

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