The Guest

A young couple buys their dream house, only to discover it's haunted by the spirit of a former resident. They soon realize this ghost is not benign and appears to have a sinister agenda, leading them into a terrifying struggle for survival. As they try to understand the nature of the haunting, they uncover dark secrets about the house and its past inhabitants.

The Guest (1987) received a largely negative critical response. Reviewers found the film to be a derivative and uninspired entry into the haunted house genre, lacking originality and genuine scares. While some acknowledged a few atmospheric moments, the overall consensus was that the plot was predictable and the execution fell short of its potential.

• Often criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on familiar horror tropes.

• Panned for its predictable plot and lack of effective scares.

• Considered a forgettable entry in the late 1980s horror landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's uninspired storytelling and lack of memorable horror elements.

The film was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina, a popular filming location for many independent horror and thriller movies of the era.