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The Guest

2014·Movie
1h 41min·R
76
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Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Be careful who you let in.

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.
Tense Mystery ThrillerPulsating Synth ScoreHomage to 80s CinemaUnexpected TwistsCharismatic AntagonistViolent & SuspensefulIntriguing NarrativeStylishly Directed

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Where can I stream The Guest?

In the United States, The Guest streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Guest worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is The Guest plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Guest a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What tropes does The Guest use?

The SociopathFoe Romance SubtextKids Are CruelFinal GirlSlashed ThroatDidn't Think This ThroughHero AntagonistFlashed-Badge HijackAllegorySlasher SmileAffably EvilMajorly Awesomeand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including The Sociopath, Foe Romance Subtext, and Kids Are Cruel.