The Guest
Taste attributes: actionmysterythrillerdetectiveholidaysteenfasttried & testedunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringcoming of agefighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems
"Be careful who you let in"
Boxlist takeA familiar, unsavoury thriller, otherwise balanced. Best if you like comfort over surprises.
Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Originality: Tried & tested, where this profile leans fresh / original
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 2014
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- HanWay Films
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
