What should I watch after The Guest?

Try The General's Daughter, Gaslight, Nighthawks—each shares DNA with The Guest while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Guest?

The Guest (2014) is best described as Mystery, Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Guest worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this mystery lane.

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Why people love it

People revisit The Guest for the same reason it broke through in 2014: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a thriller rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Adam Wingard keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The mystery and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 41m · ★ 6.6

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1.The General's Daughter (1999)
★ 6.4 · Thriller · Mystery · Crime · 1h 56m
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If The Guest clicked for you, The General's Daughter (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Gaslight (1944)
★ 7.5 · Thriller · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Gaslight (1944) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.Nighthawks (1981)
★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 39m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Nighthawks (1981) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and action, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.Run Hide Fight (2021)
★ 6.6 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 49m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Run Hide Fight (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and action, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.Scream (1996)
★ 7.4 · Crime · Horror · Mystery · 1h 52m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Scream (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Halloween (1978)
★ 7.6 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Halloween (1978) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Halloween (2018)
★ 6.6 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 46m
Why you'll love it
If The Guest clicked for you, Halloween (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Smile (2022)
★ 6.7 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 55m
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If The Guest clicked for you, Smile (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.Promising Young Woman (2020)
★ 7.4 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 1h 54m
Why you'll love it
If The Guest clicked for you, Promising Young Woman (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Scream VI (2023)
★ 7.0 · Horror · Thriller · Crime · 2h 3m
Why you'll love it
If The Guest clicked for you, Scream VI (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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What should I watch after The Guest?: Try The General's Daughter, Gaslight, Nighthawks—each shares DNA with The Guest while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Guest?: The Guest (2014) is best described as Mystery, Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Guest worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this mystery lane.

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8.Smile (2022)

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