Tacticalin An absolute waste of money

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Helloturia I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.

Abegail Noëlle While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Coventry Although now given the opportunity to helm a much more mainstream and better financed thriller, it's abundantly clear that director Adam Wingard remains a true horror fanatic at heart. I wasn't necessarily the biggest fan of projects like "V/H/S" or "You're Next", but at least they were authentically raw and relentlessly violent horror accomplishments. "The Guest" is also brutish and bloody, but with a more commercial and socially relevant plot (the loyalty between, and the difficult reintegration of, war veterans) and a much slower tension building. But you don't fool us, Mr. Wingard, because particularly the revelation of the truth behind David's malicious behavior, and the entire climax set in a school hall decorated for Halloween, unmistakably reveal that you still prefer horror. The basic story is very identifiable for many people/families, but also original and dramatic enough to attract the attention of wide audiences. A mysterious but seemingly friendly and sincere soldier shows up at the doorstep of the Peterson family and claims he fought alongside their beloved son and brother Caleb who unfortunately got killed in action in Iraq. The grieving parents unconditionally welcome David into their home, the much younger brother immediately idolizes him and only the teenage daughter Anna is somewhat skeptical and doubtful about his real intentions. David turns out to be a dangerous but very manipulative and intelligent psychopath, while Anna is quickly considered as insensitive for suspecting him. "The Guest" unfolds like a typical early 90s thriller, because back then there were numerous of these false identity/charming intruder flicks ("The Good Son", "The Stepfather", "Raising Cain", "Bad Influence", ...) and it felt rather refreshing to watch! The build-up perhaps takes slightly too long and contains too many clichéd situations, but the extreme change in tone and pace comes very abrupt and forceful. The last 15-20 minutes are also incredibly vile, with a few shocking deaths and ice-cold executions. The acting performances are more than adequate, with solidly convincing roles for Dan Stevens and Maika Monroe. The latter suddenly became a popular horror siren thanks to her part in the unexpected cult hit "It Follows".

betty_swollocks9 To be honest I watched this movie solely based on the reviews and its rating on IMDB.I was pretty disappointed. An unimaginative plot line and virtually no character build up. You just can't really care about these people as you know so little about most of them. And what's this thing with Americans and guns? As with so many US movies this ends in a massive shoot out. The twist at the end is risible, to say the least.An ideal movie to watch with pizza, a few beers and friends. When you want something in the background that you don't really have to concentrate on to follow - it's that predictable..

JOK3R The guest is a very well made movie with great direction and soundtrack. It is definitely entertaining because of the great performance from Dan Stevens and Maika Monroe. The movie sets up mysterious atmosphere really well which contributes to a great beginning but it does lose its thriller touch after the halfway mark. I gave it 7/10 because it wasn't very ambitious in trying to maintain the tension throughout the movie but on the bright side it still manages to be good enough to keep you entertained till the end. Do i recommend ? Yes But don't go expecting a movie worth a Metascore of 76

alinstroming I felt intrigued by the work of Adam Wingard after watching one of his short movies in the V/H/S. Now that he stepped up to make an indie movie, I was kind of interested. And thus, The Guest was born.The Guest is horror-thriller movie, which stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe and other not so very known actors. What confuses me about the categorization of this movie, is the "horror" label. This movie isn't horror, HOWEVER it is made to LOOK like a horror movie. To be exact, The Guest is a homage to 80's slasher flicks, and it does it without ripping off any movie really.==== SPOILER ALERT / SPOILER ALERT / SPOILER ALERT ==== Plot: A man claiming to be the friend of a son, that the Petersen family lost visits the family in an effort to take care of them. However, soon it is discovered that this new visitor is much more on the surface.The plot sure is something new. Never have I seen really an idea so well incorporated into a feature length movie, that The Guest succeeds at. The movie is essentially built up as a horror movie, particularly a 80's slasher. That's what makes this movie kind of enjoyable, as it tries to pay homage to then known horror movies with scream queens, unstoppable antagonists and synthwave/retro music popularized by John Carpenter.Acting: Dan Stevens comes off as an interesting, but ominous character, that has charisma and intelligence. Every time he was on screen, his influence could be seen on the other characters as well. The interaction between characters is also very very well done. Its fluid and smooth, because in here you actually CARE about the family members and even the guest himself becomes extremely likable. Character development is strong with this movie at least, so if you want to see that sort of interaction, this movie is fit for that. Here's a bit of a spoiler: there's a scene with two characters discussing on keeping a secret from flowing outside by putting it just between them. It tells about professionalism, that these officials have for the sake of the plot and the pacing.Soundtrack: As the movie is basically a 80's slasher flick, the entire OST consists of remixes of electronic songs or completely made up songs that feature synthwave/electro punk/wave genres. This is one aspect, that makes this movie feel like a blast from the past.Cinematography: Not much can be said about it, however there are several shots of Dan Steven's character looking straight into the camera for a handful of seconds. Even though his expressions are neutral, he still looks menacing, especially due to the fact that he is a tad bit too friendly.Overall: The movie is one of those gems, that people will eventually come to. It has great acting, music and action to keep it refreshing and original. It's pacing is one of the best things, as said before, since its developed as a horror movie from start to finish. I recommend The Guest for those wanting something different and organic. It's fun, thrilling and enjoyable. 9/10.