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.

Director:

Adam Wingard

Writer:

Simon Barrett

Stars:

Dan Stevens, Sheila Kelley, Maika Monroe

4 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Stevens	...	"David"
Maika Monroe	...	Anna Peterson
Brendan Meyer	...	Luke Peterson
Sheila Kelley	...	Laura Peterson
Leland Orser	...	Spencer Peterson
Lance Reddick	...	Major Carver
Tabatha Shaun	...	Kristen
Chase Williamson	...	Zeke
Joel David Moore	...	Craig
Steven John Brown	...	Mike (as Steve Brown)
Brenden Wedner	...	Ian
Alex Knight	...	Mr. Lyles
Ethan Embry	...	Higgings
Nancy Jeris	...	Secretary
Matthew Page	...	Fireman (as Matt Page)

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

psychopath | ex soldier | teenager | neo 80s | murder | 

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Taglines:

Be careful who you let in.

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2014 (UK)

Also Known As:

Gost

Filming Locations:

Moriarty, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$84,527, 19 September 2014, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$322,600, 17 October 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

HanWay Films,Snoot Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The three masks from the movie Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) (Jack O'Lantern, Witch, and Skeleton) can be seen projected on the wall in the climax of the film on several occasions.

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Goofs

In the beginning of the movie, when Mrs. Peterson invites David into the house, the first thing she asks him is, "So, are you sure I can't get you anything?" when the only thing she had previously asked him was "Would you like to come inside?"

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Quotes

[first lines]
Spencer Peterson: Are you done with your breakfast?
Luke Peterson: Yeah.
Spencer Peterson: Let's do this thing.

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Connections

References Drive (2011)

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Soundtracks

Emma
Written by Errol Brown (PRS), Tony Wilson (as Anthony Wilson) (PRS)
Performed by The Sisters of Mercy
Published by Rok Publishing Ltd. (PRS)
administered by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.
Courtesy of Warner Music UK
By arrangement with
Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

First half is some of the best movie-making I have seen in a long time

While the second half is forgettable action fun. A very uneven movie, which raises enormous expectations in those first 40 minutes, but ultimately can't deliver. We, the viewer, are still left with half of a marvelous movie. The main actor is incredible. Not in the Pacino sense, but more in the Schwarzenegger sense. He creates an iconic character, which is extremely sympathetic and scary at the same time. The writing has some obvious plotting issues, but all the way through you'll come across terrifically written scenes. The direction and overall acting is top notch. But to me, the greatest thing about the film ia its use of music. It has one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a movie for a long time. Think Miami Vice crossed with Brad Fiedel's work on the The Terminator. Really effective stuff.

Like I said, the second half is forgettable and formulaic, but still fun.