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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User Review
Author:
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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