# The Guest (2014)

> A mysterious veteran ingratiates himself with a grieving family, turning suburban hospitality into a stylish, blood-soaked descent into paranoia.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/138162

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Action
- Director: Adam Wingard
- Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Sheila Kelley, Brendan Meyer, Chase Williamson, Ethan Embry, Joel David Moore
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980592/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: sardonic, paranoid, propulsive, late night thriller marathon, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A mysterious soldier disrupts a family's life, revealing dark secrets and deadly consequences.

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