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January 17, 2015
MOVIE | From the Creators of 'You're Next': The Shocking Unknown Thriller 'The Guest'
MOVIE | The Latest from Director Adam Wingard & Writer Simon Barrett!
This Visitor Has a "Dark Side" Beyond Imagination──The Astonishing Thriller "The Guest"
The latest work from director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett, who garnered attention for "You're Next," is here. The astonishing unknown thriller "The Guest" will be released nationwide on Saturday, November 8th.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
An Unforgettable Climax That Leaves You Mesmerized
Creators Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, known for their acclaimed works such as the new-sensory suspense horror "You're Next," "A Horrible Way to Die," and "V/H/S," are drawing attention.
Hailed as their masterpiece, "The Guest" captivates with its genre-bending story that defies simple classification as a thriller. It seamlessly shifts from elements of horror and suspense to action, delivering a refreshingly thrilling experience.
Dan Stevens, the British actor who appeared in "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" and gained recognition for the international drama "Downton Abbey," plays the mysterious returning soldier David. With his refined features, piercing blue eyes, and sculpted physique, he perfectly embodies this captivating character.
What is the True Identity of David, the Humble, Dutiful, Polite, and Handsome Visitor?
One day, shortly before Halloween, a man named David visits the Peterson family, who lost their son Caleb in the Iraq War. He claims to be Caleb's comrade and has come to deliver his final words. The family warmly welcomes him into their home as if he were their own son. David, with his pleasant demeanor and handsome looks, quickly integrates into the Peterson household as a cherished "guest," helping to resolve each family member's troubles.
However, his sometimes extreme methods begin to raise suspicions in their daughter, Anna. Furthermore, inexplicable incidents start occurring around them after David's arrival. As Anna begins to investigate his background, she uncovers a certain "organization." But it's too late; fully armed special forces are deployed, and intense firefights erupt, transforming the town into a battlefield.
"The Guest"
Nationwide Roadshow Release from Saturday, November 8th
Directed and Edited by Adam Wingard
Screenplay by Simon Barrett
Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser
Distributed by Showgate
2014 / USA / 100 min / R15+ / Original Title: "THE GUEST"
© 2013 Adam David Productions

