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The Guest

The Guest

6,6 /10 (2,139 Votes)
2014 EN 101 min

Overview

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.

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Release date

05/09/2014

Votes

2,139

Popularity

5.1

Be careful who you let in.

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

101 min

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$2,700,051

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Gimly

Gimly

2016-11-20

⭐ 8

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._

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mattwilde123

mattwilde123

2017-03-09

⭐ 7

'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 t…

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