How does a really bad movie get really good reviews? The Guest is by all definitions a “B” movie, and for fans of those types of films it is probably a good one. I was hoping for more though, and the beginning started with a lot of promise. David shows up at a family’s remote house, claiming to be best friends in the army with their now deceased son. He ingratiates himself with each member of the family, by becoming a drinking buddy with the dad, a confidant with the daughter, and a protector for the bullied son. However, the suspenseful music from the get-go lets you know there is something more sinister going on. When a few murders happen around town, all to people that have caused problems for this family, the daughter becomes suspicious.
Before you know it, a secret special forces police group gets involved and the movie takes a turn for the cliche. The second half of the film is full of terrible dialogue, terrible plot directions, and terrible acting. By the end, it is really not much better than a hack n’ slash 80’s gore fest with buckets of fake blood being splashed around. If you like to laugh at moments that are supposed to be serious, this movie is made for you.
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