The Guest (2014)
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.
- Adam Wingard
- Kiran Kaur Saini
- Simon Barrett
Rating: 6.7/10 by 1936 users
Alternative Title:
Απροσδόκητος Επισκέπτης - GR
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 41 minutes
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $2,700,051
Plot Keyword: high school, psychopath, harassment, halloween, diner, bullying, arms dealer, iraq war veteran, sociopath, grief, murder, soldier, killing spree, ex soldier, brawl, halloween costume, paranoid, aggressive, clinical, harsh
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._
'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
