The Guest

2014 · 101 min · EN · R · 6.6 (2,144 votes)

Dir. Adam Wingard · Starring Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser, Lance Reddick · Music Steve Moore

“Be careful who you let in.”

MysteryThrillerAction

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.

VIBE

A neon-soaked, synth-driven ride that feels like a lost 80s action-thriller, brimming with slick style and an unsettling charm. It's a propulsive, darkly humorous experience, blending suspense with bursts of stylized violence, all wrapped in a cool, enigmatic package.

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