Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Guest end with hope?

No. Less hopeful than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Guest violent?

Yes. More violent than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Guest easy watching?

Barely. Less comforting than 86% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Guest

Name: The Guest
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Action
Released: 2014
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser

Be careful who you let in.

Directed by Adam Wingard

Produced by HanWay Films, Snoot Entertainment

2014101 min6.6 / 10

A tense, darkly playful thriller about a charming sociopath who infiltrates a grieving family, exploiting their vulnerability while orchestrating a methodical killing spree.

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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Questions people ask

Is The Guest scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Does The Guest end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Guest violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is The Guest easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Guest sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.