The Guest

Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Ethan Embry, et al.

Product Description

Arriving unannounced on the doorstep of the Peterson family, recently discharged soldier David (Dan Stevens) brings a final message of love from their recently deceased son, Caleb, with whom he served. Still grieving over Caleb's tragic death in combat, the Petersons welcome David into their home and their lives. Humble, helpful and unfailingly polite, David turns out to be the perfect guest, filling the void left by Caleb. He consoles Caleb's mom (Sheila Kelley), helps dad Spencer (Leland Orser) get ahead at work, teaches teenager Luke (Brendan Meyer) how to defend himself against bullies and rids rebellious daughter Anna (Maika Monroe) of her loser boyfriend. But David's unorthodox problem-solving methods begin to raise Anna's suspicions as a wave of shocking and unexplained violence spreads through their small town. When her inquiries into his past raise a red flag with a super-secret private military organization, it sets the stage for a deadly final conflict.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 025192275210
• Release Date: January 2015
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Publisher: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
• Director: Adam Wingard
• Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Ethan Embry, Candice Patton, Lance Reddick, Joel David Moore, Chase Williamson, Leland Orser, Sheila Kelley, Jesse Luken
• Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: multiple_formats
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.4" x 7.5" x 0.7"

Customer Reviews

Keep your friends close.

When Mark Twain made his comment about guests, he did not have David in mind. There is nothing fishy about that young man. But Mark never met David. A son dies in Afghanistan. One day, one of his buddy soldiers, named Dave, shows up on the doorstep. The family takes a man as a guest, and from that point, their luck seems to turn for the better. Never mind the fact that people who impede their progress in life seem to be mysteriously dispatched. The movie is a little slow in the beginning. However, once you get to know David, you may come to love him. A dysfunctional family needs a little spice to get them out of their funk. David is so charming he is to die for. Dan excels as more of a modern-day Billy Jack rather than being in a stuffy old Downton Abbey. O.K., maybe a tad of Jason tossed in. Dan seems comfortable in many characters. I am not much for violence, but this movie makes it seem natural and sort of makes you smirk. With any luck, we may get a T. V. series.