The Invisible Guest
The Invisible Guest

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The Invisible Guest

2017
Movie
107 min
Spanish

Barcelona, Spain. Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman accused of murder, meets one night with Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, in order to devise a defense strategy.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users91%
Director: Oriol PauloGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young businessman is accused of murdering his lover in a locked hotel room. With the help of a prestigious lawyer, he must construct a defense and uncover the truth within three hours. As they delve deeper, secrets and lies unravel, revealing a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The narrative skillfully shifts perspectives and timelines, keeping the audience guessing until the very end.

Critical Reception

The Invisible Guest was a critical and commercial success, particularly praised for its intricate plot and suspenseful storytelling. Critics lauded its clever twists and turns, maintaining a high level of engagement throughout. Audiences were captivated by the mystery and the satisfying, albeit shocking, resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in suspenseful filmmaking with expertly crafted plot twists.

  • Keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intricate narrative and unpredictable reveals.

  • Praised for its intelligent script and strong performances, making for a compelling mystery.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise the film's clever plot, tight pacing, and surprising twists. Many highlight the engaging mystery and satisfying conclusion as standout elements.

Fun Fact

The film's success led to several international remakes, including the popular Indian film 'Badla' (2019) and the Hollywood adaptation 'The Invisible Man' (in development).

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4 reviews
AstroNoud

AstroNoud

Definitely an interesting movie that tries to be a bit too clever. 7/10

Mirai Kazuya

Mirai Kazuya

**10/10** _It's one of the best mystery movies I've ever had the privilege to see. I didn't have high hopes for it at first even though the ratings were pretty high, as ratings nowadays are very untrustworthy, they are either over-rated or...

Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This film strikes me as a sort of morality tale, though it disguises it well throughout. Overall I found the plot and the various developments intriguing and well written. There are several twists in the story, as you would expect in a thri...

Svumpukkel85

Svumpukkel85

I was entertained, it was great fun, but very very far-fetched crime movie. Espanolos crazylos :-)

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