The Guest
Be careful who you let in.
2014 | 101m | English
Popularity: 7 (history)
| Director: | Adam Wingard |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Simon Barrett |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 05, 2014 |
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| Director: | Adam Wingard |
| Writer: | Simon Barrett |
| Genres: | Action, Mystery, Thriller |
| Keywords | 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 |
| Production Companies | HanWay Films, Snoot Entertainment |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $2,700,051
Budget: $5,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Dan Stevens | "David" |
| Maika Monroe | Anna Peterson |
| Brendan Meyer | Luke Peterson |
| Sheila Kelley | Laura Peterson |
| Leland Orser | Spencer Peterson |
| Lance Reddick | Major Carver |
| Joel David Moore | Craig |
| Ethan Embry | Higgins |
| Tabatha Shaun | Kristen |
| AJ Bowen | Austin |
| Candice Patton | Sgt. Halway |
| Chris Ellis | Hendricks |
| Chase Williamson | Zeke |
| Steven John Brown | Mike |
| Brenden Wedner | Ian |
| Alex Knight | Mr. Lyles |
| Nancy Jeris | Secretary |
| Matthew Page | Fireman |
| Katie Anne Mitchell | Paramedic |
| Frank Bond | Mr. Alston |
| Mike Miller | Elderly Man |
| Jesse Luken | Drew |
| Kelsey Leos Montoya | Jason |
| Justin Ramsey | Bartender |
| Tyler Riegleman | Jail Guard |
| Justin Yu | Blair |
| Lonnie Lane | Grill Chef |
| Tina Borek | Lady in Diner (uncredited) |
| Darlene Kellum | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| J. Nathan Simmons | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Torres | Party Devil (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Bruce Wayne Gillies | Line Producer |
| Robby Baumgartner | Director of Photography |
| Nicole Daniels | Casting |
| Arlie Day | Casting |
| Courtney Bright | Casting |
| Susan Magestro | Set Decoration |
| Galaxy San Juan | Makeup Department Head |
| Beth Hansen | Art Department Coordinator |
| Bill Holmquist | Construction Coordinator |
| Juan Souter | Leadman |
| Andy Hay | Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jeffrey A. Pitts | Supervising Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer |
| Dan Kremer | Sound Effects Editor |
| Dimitri Loginowski | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Beau Chaput | Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator |
| Ursula Coyote | Still Photographer |
| Desiree Asher | Still Photographer |
| Aura Sperling Pierce | Set Costumer |
| Jade Peterson | Transportation Coordinator |
| Kiran Kaur Saini | Script Supervisor |
| Jason Bonnell | Location Manager |
| Kathleen S. Dunn | Dialect Coach |
| Steve Moore | Original Music Composer |
| Jesse Pomeroy | Dialogue Editor |
| Joe Arnold | Property Master |
| Tara Blume | Foley Artist |
| Paul Stanley | ADR Supervisor |
| Geordy Sincavage | Foley Supervisor |
| Leobardo Ledon | Foley Mixer |
| Rodney Gurule | Production Sound Mixer |
| Ryan Wassil | Foley Editor |
| Jim May | Thanks |
| Freddie Poole | Stunts |
| Matthew J. Dye | Stunts |
| Paul O'Connor | Stunt Double |
| Al Goto | Stunts |
| Adam Wingard | Director, Editor |
| Simon Barrett | Writer |
| Tom Hammock | Production Design |
| Clayton J. Barber | Stunt Coordinator |
| Justin Yu | Stunts |
| Tait Fletcher | Stunts |
| Yan Dron | Stunts |
| Steven John Brown | Stunts |
| Aaron David Ross | Additional Music |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Keith Calder | Producer |
| Jessica Wu | Producer |
| Chris Harding | Co-Producer |
| Simon Barrett | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 64 | 180 | 34 |
| 2024 | 5 | 140 | 180 | 109 |
| 2024 | 6 | 91 | 159 | 53 |
| 2024 | 7 | 48 | 68 | 29 |
| 2024 | 8 | 42 | 67 | 23 |
| 2024 | 9 | 29 | 47 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 | 37 | 62 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 | 28 | 59 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1 | 32 | 48 | 20 |
| 2025 | 2 | 26 | 43 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 766 | 850 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 12 | 920 | 947 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 11 | 820 | 912 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 767 | 898 |
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