On this episode of Box Office Bucket List Tim, Andrew, Adam, and Katie break down the 2014 thriller The Guest. The hosts summarize key scenes — the uneasy arrival, a tense bar fight, growing suspicions, escalating violence, an arms deal, and a terrifying high-school dance sequence that culminates in a mirror-maze standoff. They highlight the film’s shifts from home-invasion suspense to slasher-style action.

Discussion focuses on David’s charisma and masking, the family’s blind trust and missed red flags, and how the movie blends character moments with sudden brutality. The hosts debate plausibility, pacing, and key decisions characters make while noting memorable set pieces and music choices.

The panel also gives their personal ratings, comments on the film’s modest box office and the scrapped sequel, and reflects on why The Guest still catches viewers off guard despite some predictable elements.

THE BUCKET LIST

The Way

The Cabin in the Woods

Orgazmo

Grind

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