Guest House
Guest House

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Guest House

2018
Movie
75 min
English

Three women in a re-entry house experience the reality of reintegration and attempt to acclimate to life after being released from incarceration and battling addiction.

Insights

IMDb2.9/10
Director: Marcus MizellGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A down-on-her-luck aspiring fashion designer is forced to rent out her guesthouse to a charismatic but increasingly erratic movie star. As the star's behavior becomes more bizarre and dangerous, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Guest House received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its thin plot, uneven performances, and derivative horror tropes. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a nonsensical and low-budget attempt at horror-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on tired horror clichés.

  • The humor falls flat, and the horror elements are uninspired.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Guest House are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's poor execution and lack of entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Mariah Carey's appearance in the film was widely considered a surprising and somewhat baffling casting choice, drawing attention more for her involvement than for any critical acclaim the movie received.

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