The Guest

"Be careful who you let in."

2014 1h 41m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 2,226

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Synopsis

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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.

“Be careful who you let in.”

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Cast

Dan Stevens
'David'
Maika Monroe
Anna Peterson
Leland Orser
Spencer Peterson
Sheila Kelley
Laura Peterson
Brendan Meyer
Luke Peterson
Chase Williamson
Zeke
Ethan Embry
Higgins
Joel David Moore
Craig

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Wingard
Writers: Simon Barrett
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 54% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam Wingard, shot by Robby Baumgartner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve Moore. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Adam Wingard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Dan Stevens and Maika Monroe and Leland Orser carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Be careful who you let in.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adam Wingard directs. Robby Baumgartner behind the camera. Steve Moore scores. Adam Wingard cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 54% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 12 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Adam Wingard, shot by Robby Baumgartner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Steve Moore. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Adam Wingard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Dan Stevens and Maika Monroe and Leland Orser carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Be careful who you let in.".
9IMDB entry: tt2980592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 21 themes, including "high school", "psychopath", "harassment", "halloween".

The technical file

Cinematography: Robby Baumgartner
Original score: Steve Moore
Editing: Adam Wingard
Production design: Tom Hammock
Makeup / hair: Galaxy San Juan
VFX supervisor: Dimitri Loginowski
Sound: Jeffrey A. Pitts
Stunt coordinator: Clayton J. Barber
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $5,000,000
Box office: $2,700,051
Return: 54% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Guest (2014)

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Gimly2016-11-20
★ 8/10
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.
mattwilde1232017-03-09
★ 7/10
'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