Where to start
The Guest
3 versions · originally a film, 2014
Each iteration of The Guest explores the unsettling intrusion of a mysterious outsider into the fragile, unsuspecting lives of others.
✦ Most fans start here
The Guest (2014)

The original movie
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Adam Wingard · Film · 2014
The Guest (2014) serves as the definitive high-octane thriller, delivering a stylized, suspenseful examination of a soldier whose arrival triggers a lethal chain of events for an unsuspecting family.

2018 series
The Guest
Kim Hong-sun · Series · 2018
The Guest (2018) expands the concept into a supernatural procedural, focusing on the dark synergy between a psychic, a priest, and a detective as they investigate crimes driven by malevolent forces.
2023 book
The Guest
Emma Cline · Book · 2023
The Guest (2023) offers a literary exploration of identity and deception, tracing a young woman’s calculated attempts to fabricate a new life through a spellbinding and smoldering narrative of social performance.
Common questions
Is The Guest (2014) related to The Guest (2018) or The Guest (2023)?
No, these three titles are distinct works. The Guest (2014) is a movie, The Guest (2018) is a television series, and The Guest (2023) is a book. They share the same title but represent completely different stories and creative projects.
Should I watch The Guest (2018) if I enjoyed The Guest (2014)?
If you enjoyed the title The Guest (2014), you may find the 2018 television series interesting as a thematic exploration. However, be aware that the 2018 show is a separate production from the 2014 movie and does not share characters or plot continuity.
Is there a connection between the movie The Guest (2014) and the book The Guest (2023)?
There is no narrative connection between the movie The Guest (2014) and the book The Guest (2023). They are separate creative works that happen to share the same title. The movie is a cinematic production, while the book is a distinct literary work.
Are The Guest (2014), The Guest (2018), and The Guest (2023) part of a series?
No, these three titles are not part of a single series. The Guest (2014) is a movie, The Guest (2018) is a television show, and The Guest (2023) is a book. They are independent works that do not form a franchise or a shared universe.