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 (www.imdb.com).
Director: Adam Wingard (You're Next)
Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Brendan Meyer
The Guest is an oddly enjoyable film. It packs plenty of hooks from the moment the 'guest' enters the house of his old army friends' family home. 'David', as he calls himself (Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens), is an enigma. He says little but carries a high level of intrigue by attaching himself to his dead buddies' family. He becomes over-protective with the Petersons, particularly with the young daughter, Anna (Monroe) and her brother, Luke (Meyer). He uses extreme, enthralling methods to help both out of tricky circumstances. Too many inexplicable deaths happen in town and only one person's to blame. The Guest's absorbing up until to the final chapter when David's mysterious background's revealed. His state of mind changes, and the narrative takes an illogical turn. Dan Stevens manages to uphold his character's mentality as the film dips in to the fanatical. Strong acting takes a leap forward, making the change in the narrative's frequency only a minor irritation .
3.5/5
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