Evelyn, an emotionally vulnerable and unstable woman, stays at the home of her doctor Dan Proctor. There she meets and falls in love with his brother, Douglas, who is happily married to Ann. Evelyn then sets forth to break up the happy marriage and win the love of Douglas.
Evelyn Heath, a disturbed young woman, manipulates her way into the home of the prosperous and happy Douglas family, intending to disrupt their lives. She insinuates herself into their lives, playing on their sympathies and exploiting their weaknesses. As her scheme unfolds, Evelyn's destructive behavior escalates, threatening to tear the family apart.
Guest in the House was generally well-received by critics for its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Anne Baxter. While not a major box office success, it is remembered for its compelling psychological drama and its early exploration of dark themes within a domestic setting.
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The film was based on a 1941 play of the same name by Hagar Wilde, which was itself inspired by a series of anonymous letters written by a troubled young woman.
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