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The episode discusses the cult classic film 'The Guest' and its various elements including performances and themes.

You're listening to an extended preview of our September WLM on The Guest! To access the full, commercial-free show, click through to our Patreon and sign up now! “I love this sad sack shit” - Eric on the father in this movie On the first We ❤️ Movies episode of season 17, we’re chatting about a total all-timer cult classic, Adam Wingard’s The Guest ! Is this the single best Dan Stevens performance we’ve seen so far? How incredible is this soundtrack and score combo? Is this family too into Halloween? Is Leland Orser’s character the biggest “loser dad” guy in a while? Was there ever a man cooler than Lance Reddick—especially when he was wearing boss-ass dusters like the one he sports in this film? And who hasn’t known a townie scum bag like old Craig here? PLUS: That poor, elderly couple just wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary at that quiet diner! The Guest stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Order, Chase Williamson, Joel David Moore, Ethan Emery, Tabatha Shaun, AJ Bowen, and the late, great Lance Reddick as Major Carver; directed by Adam Wingard. Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest…

Topics covered

• film analysis
• cult classic
• soundtrack
• performance review
• Halloween themes

Keywords

• The Guest
• Dan Stevens
• cult classic
• Halloween
• soundtrack
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Guest, We ❤️ Movies

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