The Guest
Be careful who you let in.
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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Overall Score: 80%
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A new, classic 80s-style suspense-horror flick!
A refreshingly unwoke film that ticks the boxes and delivers on its promise. It's a fun, popcorn thriller with a smooth soundtrack and lots of 80s callbacks. Suspenseful and violent, this movie has a classic feel with a satisfying ending. I won't spoil the surprise twist (and savvy viewers might guess it) but I can say Chekhov's 'gun' makes a welcome appearance as does the obligatory spooky maze.
The agent of change is ruthless but many of us might have wanted a guardian angel or mysterious benefactor just like this. As one of the hapless victims muses, "be careful what you wish for"...
The ironic thing is that if the Final girl had not gone nosing around then presumably nothing untoward would have happened to her family. The extreme conditioning would not have kicked in and there would have been no blow-back. In a sense, she invoked bad things but remained blithely unaware of her agency in it. Of course, this salutary lesson will be missed by many and even that won't detract from the fun. If you like 80s suspense-horror flicks then you will probably enjoy this one.
Created: 06-27-2026
