The Guest

Theatrical - Limited 2014-09-17

Cast Dan Stevens Maika Monroe Sheila Kelley Leland Orser Lance Reddick
Directed by Adam Wingard

Box Office Gross: $2,700,051

Running Time: 101 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: HanWay Films, Snoot Entertainment

Genres: Action Mystery Thriller

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8/10

Synopsis

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: A former soldier (Dan Stevens) makes his way to the family home of a fallen comrade, and quickly becomes a beloved, indefinite house-guest. However, the family’s teenage children (Maika Monroe & Brendan Meyer) soon begin to suspect this former...

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