THE GUEST (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), Maika Monroe (Labor Day), Brendan Meyer (Girl vs. Monster), Sheila Kelley (Matchstick Men), Leland Orser (Taken), Lance Reddick (Fringe), Chase Williamson (John Dies at the End), Jesse Luken (42), Ethan Embry (Eagle Eye), Joel David Moore (Avatar), Candice Patton (The Game)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Adam Wingard (You’re Next), director, editor; Simon Barrett (A Horrible Way To Die), writer; Keith Calder (The Wackness) and Jessica Wu (The Greatest Movie Ever Sold), producers; Robby Baumgartner (ExTerminators), cinematographer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

The Peterson family are struggling to cope with the loss of eldest son Caleb, who had served and died in Afghanistan, until they receive a visit from the charismatic David (Stevens) who claims to have served with Caleb in the war. Welcomed into their home when he says he has a promise to fulfil to his fallen comrade, David proceeds to win over the family with his charisma and upbeat attitude. Of course it’s all too good to be true, as proven by a series of sinister events that follow his arrival…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The writer and director of last year’s horror cult hit You’re Next reunite to bring us the sinister tale of a stranger terrorising a grieving family (or is he?) – and may have just made their most entertaining movie yet because of it.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2014

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