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The Guest

2015Movie1 h 45 min

DramaMystery
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

Summary

What if you deprive 'civilized man' all the gadgets, and send him to the place where he will face the irrational and incomprehensible things?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Denis Rodimin
Written by
Denis Rodimin, Olga Sleptsova
Produced by
Sabina Eremeeva
Music by
Vladimir Kalinin

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Facts

May 25, 2015 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 25, 2015
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Adventure
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Slasher Smile, Villain Has a Point, Chekhov's Gun +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guest?"

Questions about The Guest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guest?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Guest from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Guest worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.7).

Will I feel good after watching The Guest?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Guest scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Guest in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.

What tropes does The Guest use?

Slasher SmileVillain Has a PointChekhov's GunAllegoryImprobable Weapon UserBook DumbMood WhiplashSexual KarmaSuper-SoldierShout-OutSlashed ThroatGraceful Loserand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Slasher Smile, Villain Has a Point, and Chekhov's Gun.