The Guest

September 19th, 2014







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The Guest

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Plot
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.

Release Year: 2014

Rating: 7.8/10 (1,870 voted)

Critic's Score: 71/100

Director: Adam Wingard

Stars: Dan Stevens, Sheila Kelley, Maika Monroe

Storyline
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.

Cast:
Dan Stevens - "David"
Maika Monroe - Anna Peterson
Brendan Meyer - Luke Peterson
Sheila Kelley - Laura Peterson
Leland Orser - Spencer Peterson
Lance Reddick - Major Carver
Tabatha Shaun - Kristen
Chase Williamson - Zeke
Joel David Moore - Craig
Stephen Brown - Mike
Brenden Wedner - Ian
Alex Knight - Mr. Lyles
Ethan Embry - Higgings
Nancy Jeris - Secretary
Matthew Page - Fireman (as Matt Page)

Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 17 September 2014



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Did You Know?

Trivia:
When David and Annie are at the Halloween party a guest can be seen wearing the Wolf mask worn by one of the home invaders in Adam Wingard's previous feature; You're Next. See more »

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Rating: 10/10

This begins at a fast pace with Dan Stevens, running along an empty road on his way to the house of the parents of a co-fighter in Afganistan, and barely lets up for the whole of its ideal and economical 99minutes. He befriends the family members and just when we think this may get a little tedious, the manipulation begins and our ride takes off. This is confident and very knowing film making. Just a look, when just a look is all that is required and a gut wrenching blow to a young punk when that is required. Indeed for the first section of this thrilling and visceral movie, it is fists that are the order of the day, the middle section sees guns come to the fore (and how!) and by the time w reach the finale we are fully into 80s retro slasher movie territory complete with halloween and haunted house motifs. The soundtrack is quite astonishing and contributes greatly, Dan Stevens is remarkable in the lead role demanding he be convincing in both empathy and ruthless brutality, and there is always a place for humour. This film was going to get top score but to finish allowing the audience a smile on their face is a bonus.





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