Initially, David is the "perfect guest," winning over the family by protecting the younger son, Luke, from bullies and helping the parents cope. However, after he settles in, a series of violent and mysterious deaths occur in the area. The daughter, Anna, begins to suspect that David is hiding a lethal secret about his past and his true identity.
The 2014 thriller follows David Collins, a mysterious soldier who ingratiates himself into a grieving family, claiming to be a friend of their deceased son. The plot unfolds with violent, stylish action as it is revealed David is an enhanced killing machine from a secret military experiment, programmed to eliminate anyone who discovers his identity. Detailed plot analysis and reviews are available at Roger Ebert The Guest movie review & film summary review: vegamovies the guest full