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The Guest

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
100K
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POPULARITY
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Dan Stevens in 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.
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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 s... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
100K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
994
333
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    • Director
      • Adam Wingard
    • Writer
      • Simon Barrett
    • Stars
      • Dan Stevens
      • Sheila Kelley
      • Maika Monroe
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Adam Wingard
    • Writer
      • Simon Barrett
    • Stars
      • Dan Stevens
      • Sheila Kelley
      • Maika Monroe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 474User reviews
    • 318Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations

    Videos8

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    Trailer 2:07
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    US Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:58
    Teaser Trailer
    The Guest Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
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    Clip
    Clip 1:13
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    Clip
    Clip 1:55
    Clip
    "Haunted by Your Soul"
    Clip 1:44
    "Haunted by Your Soul"
    Lance Reddick Rolls Our Dice on His Career
    Video 3:22
    Lance Reddick Rolls Our Dice on His Career

    Photos142

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    Maika Monroe in The Guest (2014)
    Dan Stevens in The Guest (2014)
    Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett in The Guest (2014)
    Benedict Cumberbatch and Dan Stevens at an event for The Guest (2014)
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    Simon Barrett at an event for The Guest (2014)
    Simon Barrett at an event for The Guest (2014)

    Top cast

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    Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    • "David"
    Sheila Kelley
    Sheila Kelley
    • Laura Peterson
    Maika Monroe
    Maika Monroe
    • Anna Peterson
    Joel David Moore
    Joel David Moore
    • Craig
    Brendan Meyer
    Brendan Meyer
    • Luke Peterson
    Leland Orser
    Leland Orser
    • Spencer Peterson
    Lance Reddick
    Lance Reddick
    • Major Carver
    Tabatha Shaun
    Tabatha Shaun
    • Kristen
    Chase Williamson
    Chase Williamson
    • Zeke
    Steven John Brown
    Steven John Brown
    • Mike
    • (as Steve Brown)
    Brenden Wedner
    Brenden Wedner
    • Ian
    Alex Knight
    Alex Knight
    • Mr. Lyles
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Higgings
    Nancy Jeris
    • Secretary
    Matthew Page
    Matthew Page
    • Fireman
    • (as Matt Page)
    Katie Anne Mitchell
    • Paramedic
    Frank Bond
    Frank Bond
    • Mr. Alston
    Mike Miller
    Mike Miller
    • Elderly Man
    • Director
      • Adam Wingard
    • Writer
      • Simon Barrett
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When David and Anna are at the Halloween party a guest can be seen wearing the Fox mask worn by one of the home invaders in Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett's previous feature: You're Next (2011). The party guest is played by Steve Moore, who composed the score for the film.
    • Goofs
      The "Witness Elite 9mm" pistol is not a 9mm or a EAA Witness Elite - it's a Colt .45 ACP, both in appearance and construction.
    • Quotes

      David: You did the right thing. I don't blame you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Guest (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Magician
      Written by Johnny Jewel, Nat Walker, and Michael Simonetti

      Performed by Michael Simonetti (as Mike Simonetti)

      Published by Mike Simonetti (BMI)

      and Italians Do It Better (BMI)

      administered by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.

      Courtesy of Italians Do It Better, Inc.

      c/o Echo Park Records

    User reviews474

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Very amusing B material
    The only thing surprising in The Guest is just how straight forward it is in its simple plotting. Everything unfolds in predictable fashion, but this B material is a fantastic showcase of wicked humor and misanthropic violence. Dan Stevens is in excellent form here, as a mysterious soldier who shows up unannounced at a family's home of a fallen soldier he served with. He's all smiles and very polite, but people with a usually negative connection with this family start meeting grisly ends. Like in his previous film You're Next, Adam Wingard approaches plotting you've seen a million times and wittily turns it on its ear without ever being too self aware. It's a shame Picturehouse who acquired the US rights dumped the film in a handful of theaters without trying to capitalize on the strong reviews and never bothered to expand it theatrically. The Guest is a quick fun time that knows exactly what it is and delivers without overstaying its welcome.
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    • TheMarwood
    • Dec 8, 2014

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 5, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гість
    • Filming locations
      • Moriarty, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • HanWay Films
      • Snoot Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $332,890
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,527
      • Sep 21, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,700,051
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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