Weekend Guest
Weekend Guest

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Weekend Guest

1974
Movie
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English

Sir Lionel Hibury is visiting an old friend in Rome, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Sir Lionel is not pleased when daughter, Sheila, become romantically involved with a wealthy young man staying in the flat above them.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users80%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple seeking a romantic getaway finds their trip turn into a nightmare when they realize they are not alone in their secluded cabin. Trapped and terrified, they must uncover the identity of their stalker before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

Weekend Guest was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and performances but found the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the suspense and others criticizing the lack of character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and effective use of a confined setting.

  • Criticized by some for a reliance on familiar horror tropes.

  • Applauded for the lead actors' compelling portrayal of fear and desperation.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful nature and the strong performances of the main cast. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more original, but the overall tension kept most viewers engaged.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin used for filming was reportedly haunted, with cast and crew experiencing unexplained phenomena during production.

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