If you loved
The Guest
Adam Wingard · Film · 2014
What hooked you in The Guest was the way a charming stranger infiltrates a domestic space to systematically unravel a family's hidden reality.
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Adaptation
The Guest
Kim Hong-sun · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
Much like the unsettling arrival in The Guest, this story explores the volatile tension of an outsider entering a home and the subsequent psychological manipulation that follows.
Fear Street
R. L. Stine · Book · 1989
If the mysterious, dangerous guest in The Guest kept you on edge, you will appreciate this tale of a cryptic transfer student whose arrival signals impending doom.
The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt · Book · 2013
The Guest thrives on the collision between ordinary life and a dark, hidden past; this novel similarly explores how grief and secrets pull a character into a dangerous underworld.
The Institute
Stephen King · Book · 2019
The Guest centers on a soldier whose military background hides a lethal agenda, mirroring the way this story uses institutional secrets to trap those caught in a conspiracy.
Series on the same thread
Servant
Tony Basgallop · Series · 2019
This series captures the same creeping dread found in The Guest, where a stranger’s presence in a grieving home acts as a catalyst for inexplicable and terrifying events.
Defending Jacob
Mark Bomback · Series · 2020
The Guest forces a family to confront the terrifying truth about a houseguest, much like this show forces parents to question everything they know about their own son.
Locke & Key
Meredith Averill · Series · 2020
You loved the way The Guest exposed the rot behind a family's facade; this story echoes that theme as siblings uncover dark secrets hidden within their ancestral home.
Marvel's The Punisher
Steve Lightfoot · Series · 2017
The Guest is defined by a soldier whose violent competence masks a deep conspiracy, a dynamic mirrored perfectly in this brutal exploration of a veteran seeking vengeance.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If you enjoyed the investigative unraveling of a stranger’s identity in The Guest, you will be drawn to this deep dive into the secrets of a wealthy, isolated family.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
The Guest leaves you questioning every character's true intentions; this podcast series provides that same compulsive drive to uncover the reality hidden beneath a seemingly normal surface.
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Common questions
Is The Guest movie from 2014 related to the 2023 book?
No, the 2014 film The Guest directed by Adam Wingard and the 2023 book titled The Guest are separate works. They do not share the same source material or plot, and the film is not an adaptation of the book.
Does the 2018 TV show The Guest follow the plot of the 2014 movie?
The 2018 television series titled The Guest is not connected to the 2014 film The Guest. The film focuses on a soldier visiting a family, while the series is a distinct production sharing only the same title.
Should I watch the 2014 film The Guest before reading the 2023 book?
Since the 2014 film The Guest and the 2023 book titled The Guest are unrelated projects, there is no required viewing or reading order. You can consume either title independently without needing context from the other.
Is The Guest 2014 movie part of a series with the 2018 TV show?
The 2014 film The Guest and the 2018 television show titled The Guest are not part of the same franchise. They are separate titles and do not share characters or storylines, meaning they do not form a narrative series.