I usually avoid horror, so I missed this one when it first came out. Then it popped up on Netflix this month, and because of being confined during COVID like millions, I decided to try it. The entire cast is wonderful, the writing and direction superb. And yes it's scary in places but also deeply moving in the building of relationships, and a young person becoming what he was meant to be. However, I did think this could have been done well in 12-14 eps as the last ones felt repetitive and draggy. But I liked the series very much.
63 Reviews
Such an awesome TV show!
ciarapark5 October 2018
I wish many people who love maniac occult would enjoy this TV show with various languages
I tell you I'm pretty good at horror shows, occult stuff. However, this is obviously beyond most of exsting occult stuff.
This show is an accomplishment of Traditional Korean superstition and Western occult
Caution: If you have a trouble with sleep, I recommend you to avoid watching the show before get to bed. Also, if you're not that good with horror stuff, you better prepare spare panties. Do not watch the show by your own!
Caution: If you have a trouble with sleep, I recommend you to avoid watching the show before get to bed. Also, if you're not that good with horror stuff, you better prepare spare panties. Do not watch the show by your own!
Well Written Horror
fake_moviestar13 April 2020
This show was all around a great watch. The horror elements were very well done - I found the first half of the show to be very scary and creepy. The soundtrack is excellent and along with very good cinematography this is a well-crafted horror drama that was compelling and held my interest to the very end. In addition there was very good acting, and a satisfying ending that made sense, tied everything together, and was deserved. I would definitely recommend this to any horror/thriller fans!
Amazing Show
riznukp3 November 2018
Guest isn't a typical Kdrama. Rather than horror the highlight of this dramas is Friendship. Every second of this drama is worth watching and there no single scene is boring or need to skip. The cinematography, acting, script, costume everything is amazing. Don't miss out this gem. One of the best korean dramas in 2018.
This show needs to be watched.
shrishti-singh-1008 November 2018
Other than the fact that this is not your typical K-drama, the Guest is not your typical drama either. Every episode of it will leave you on your seats, wanting more, making this one of those amusement park rides you don't want to let go of. The acting, directing and story are all woven together from end to the finish. Watch this masterpiece because it is completely worth it.
The Best Korean Drama In 2018... Its Feel Like You're Watching Movie
Herlinda_Marlina25 October 2018
Story, acting, twist, and cinematography are very well done. You can't wait to watch next episode after every episode done. They almost make every episode feel like you watch movie, very tense horror thriller. Its really breakthrough K-drama you can watch. My self are really picky when come to matter of watch TV Show because in many case they can't hold the tension and excitement until few episode left out, but i can say "The Guest" are
managed to surpass that problem. The chemistry between three leads are very good and every scene about possessed are really creppy and believable. If you really like horror, with thriller, suspense, excorsist, i strongly suggest you to give it a shot to watch this series. Its pure tense without some unnecessary love scene like other mainstream K drama.
Believe me you dont wanna miss this super amazing show!!!!!
ayushrajput10 November 2018
If you love thriller ,mystry then it is definitely for you
It is the best korean drama in 2018 i can say to that
If you have seen signal defendant you should definitely see it it will keep you at the edge of the seat till the end of the show
You 're gonna predict wrong i can say that juat
Just see it youre gonna enjoy it
Every episode is super exciting!
The sea devil
alaningle715 January 2022
A policewoman, a priest and a shamanic taxi driver come together to try and stop a murderous spirit which can control other demons and make them possess normal people who then become vicious murderers. The three all have links in the past where members of their family were murdered by these demons. It is a well acted and dark series although I think it could have been shortened as my interest waned in the middle.
The Best Horror TV series I have watched in 2018
mariamagdalenacostei12 November 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I have rated this 10 out of 10 as I think this is one of the best horror I have seen so far. This is not a Korean typical drama. The story line, the acting are just perfect.
Even though the horror is about exorcism and possessed people highlighting today's society problems from a different perspective, the main story focuses rather on friendship. I strongly advise you don't miss this one!
Far too long
geewhiz4612 June 2022
The story was complex but entertaining enough - if only the episodes had been 45mins each and consisted of 10 at the most.
It ended up being very very repetitive with countless red herrings being projectile vomited per episode.
I watched it because I like Dong Wook-Kim - but they made his character so stupid that it was annoying.
I also liked Ahn Nae-sang as Father Yang - you can always depend upon this veteran actor to give a good performance.
The ending was typical of the genre - one wishes for one original thinker now and again.
It ended up being very very repetitive with countless red herrings being projectile vomited per episode.
I watched it because I like Dong Wook-Kim - but they made his character so stupid that it was annoying.
I also liked Ahn Nae-sang as Father Yang - you can always depend upon this veteran actor to give a good performance.
The ending was typical of the genre - one wishes for one original thinker now and again.
BEST DRAMA EVER
iffahdramaqueenhot2 November 2018
Getting increasingly harder to like it the further in I get
alexanderarthurgordon12 September 2021
I really wanted to like this series. Actors are good as well as the cinematography. I also thought the main characters are great, with Detective Kang being my personal favorite. She def knows how to kick some a... even though her fighting skills seem to be almost gone by episode 6. N that's what ruined the whole series for me - the writing. First of all, I'm not sure about the cultural background but everyone at the police force apart from her seems to be completely stupid, then suddenly everyone is stupid - character decisions and reactions that make absolutely no sense at all. Worste being the demon/ spirit that keeps people alive and has his mandatory rant, just that people can be saved by some last minute deus ex machina event - it totally ruined the immersion for me. Overall a decent series with some huge plotting deficits, if u can get passed that, you're gonna have some escapism at least. As for now I'd give it a 4 if it wasn't for badass detective kang.
Poor Chemistry and Inexplicable Choices Ruin this Show
divemabini11 March 2023
Interesting premise of a common horror theme - Demonic Possession. But what ruins this show are:
1. Incredibly bad chemistry between the leads. To the point you hate all three and the choices they make and their behavior towards each other.
2. Reliance on the "let's all split up and go it alone" overused horror gimmick that is needed here to generate artificial danger and advance the plot.
3. Similar to #2 is the massively overused "let's stop telling each other the truth, or communicating at all" when the danger closes in. Again, simply to move the plot along.
4. Spineless police chiefs and department heads that kowtow to politicians. Massively overused in Korean shows these days, and turns any genre, whether horror, fantasy, love story, etc., into a police corruption show. If I wanted this, I'd watch the Sopranos or something.
5. The most ridiculous chase scenes I've seen in a while. Bad guys (possessed or not) that can run 10 times faster than good guys half their age. Good guys who can't seem to run together, and after 20 seconds, end up like 1,000 meters apart and get picked off one by one. Sad.
The list goes on. Truly a chore to watch.
1. Incredibly bad chemistry between the leads. To the point you hate all three and the choices they make and their behavior towards each other.
2. Reliance on the "let's all split up and go it alone" overused horror gimmick that is needed here to generate artificial danger and advance the plot.
3. Similar to #2 is the massively overused "let's stop telling each other the truth, or communicating at all" when the danger closes in. Again, simply to move the plot along.
4. Spineless police chiefs and department heads that kowtow to politicians. Massively overused in Korean shows these days, and turns any genre, whether horror, fantasy, love story, etc., into a police corruption show. If I wanted this, I'd watch the Sopranos or something.
5. The most ridiculous chase scenes I've seen in a while. Bad guys (possessed or not) that can run 10 times faster than good guys half their age. Good guys who can't seem to run together, and after 20 seconds, end up like 1,000 meters apart and get picked off one by one. Sad.
The list goes on. Truly a chore to watch.
A horror masterpiece.
phoenixhermetica15 February 2019
OCN produced a modern horror classic in 'The Guest'. High production value, solid storytelling, memorable acting and a unique blend of Korean shamanism & Catholic tradition. The pilot episode (ep.1) is arguably the most perfect pilot episode in Kdrama history. The tension in the story builds up and up and reaches a satisfying climax and conclusion. Recommended.
Great thriller tv show
stevenmortonuk24 December 2020
Was skeptical of the genre but loved it!
salmadeyab7 May 2020
It took my some time and a lot of thinking to start this one as I thought a horror centred plot wouldn't interest me. But obviously I was wrong. I enjoyed each episode of it, well done characters with no extra/irrational traits. Would've loved to have an extra episode of the 3 friends (main characters) just having free time and enjoying life. The ending was a bit rushed but I feel that's the case with most of kdramas. Can't complain tho. Had fun watching it, really recommend.
Amazing!
cheyennesky-2233730 May 2020
Warning: Spoilers
It was an amazing show, I never leave comments or reviews so this is definitely saying something. I just wish that Yook Gwang didn't end up being killed and that Park Hong-Joo was found out and didn't have to live a happy life since she was pure evil! Overall absolutely loved Priest Choi Yoon (Kim Jae-wook- Coffee Prince and Her Private Life) and liked the other two leads Kang Gil-young (Jung Eun-chae- The King Eternal Monarch and The Great Battle) and Yoon Hwa-pwung ( Kim Dong-wook- Coffee Prince and Trade your love).
Unofficially these are the most phony
beav33-112 July 2021
Reviews that I have ever seen reviewing a film/series on IMDB. Seriously nearly every single one has only one review by the reviewer and guess what...they are almost all 10s!!!!!!!!!!!
Now for a legit review. It is a good series. It is a bit on the gory side so if that bothers you either fast forward or deal with it. I do like the fact that there are not so many goofy comic effect moments that you see in so many of these series as well.
Now for a legit review. It is a good series. It is a bit on the gory side so if that bothers you either fast forward or deal with it. I do like the fact that there are not so many goofy comic effect moments that you see in so many of these series as well.
Awesome South Korean horror!
skarthikr26 December 2020
Watchable. Good then....then it ends
bironautoo12 August 2023
The story line is good, cinematography is on point, found it too bloody for a South Korean show but at least they blurred out most parts. The sadness for the main character is a lot, was relieved to see one relative survive. At episode 14, I was like "am tired just end this, the suspense is now just tiring". Everyone dies so why am I still watching, and the a so called Christian who gets possessed was never a real one to start with.
That Priest Matthew was never shown praying 😂 not once, just modeling. He walked like a ruler and acted robotic but it kinda suited him, too cold to be a Father though. As for the other father I am sure he drank more than he worked, no wonder he gave up doing exorcisms. The female cop, was good. Always one female cop in the police force, wonder why. Main character could be american, never listens and never knows anything 😂. But good actor.
I always suspected that guy to be the evil demon.
A Catholic father whom demons place a curse on 😂. Really! And the repeating was abit much..."if you see as a third time ...."and runs away from excosims ..hahaha
How do you burry someone then go around chasing them like you didn't burry them yesterday... seriously.
They sure had the least number of extras, even on the streets there was no one except the actors 😂
The way this guy's love to pocket is amazing.
Overall, watch it, Koreans never fail to have an actual non-prolonged story line. Always on point.
That Priest Matthew was never shown praying 😂 not once, just modeling. He walked like a ruler and acted robotic but it kinda suited him, too cold to be a Father though. As for the other father I am sure he drank more than he worked, no wonder he gave up doing exorcisms. The female cop, was good. Always one female cop in the police force, wonder why. Main character could be american, never listens and never knows anything 😂. But good actor.
I always suspected that guy to be the evil demon.
A Catholic father whom demons place a curse on 😂. Really! And the repeating was abit much..."if you see as a third time ...."and runs away from excosims ..hahaha
How do you burry someone then go around chasing them like you didn't burry them yesterday... seriously.
They sure had the least number of extras, even on the streets there was no one except the actors 😂
The way this guy's love to pocket is amazing.
Overall, watch it, Koreans never fail to have an actual non-prolonged story line. Always on point.
Absolutely bloody brilliant
kayleighstagg28 December 2020
What an amazing series. The storyline was brilliant and griping until the very end. The acting was some of the best ive seen and it kept me guessing the whole time. The 3 exude friendship and love in a way that is not conveyed through the physical. Easily one of the best series ive watched
ENTERTAINING
pjkblue-3592617 January 2022
Nothing that was really outstanding with this series. It was like "Fast food/drive-thru" exorcisms. One character says exorcisms would take months or years. Anyway, it's always fun to see how the writers have the characters get out of weird situations.
It was okay to watch because I had the feeling that it was going to be fairly predictable.
It was okay to watch because I had the feeling that it was going to be fairly predictable.
Excellent
nicci197211 April 2021
One of the best horror series I have seen! Although some of the plot device were very frustrating; especially the one where people did not communicate with each other. But that is a plot device used in most horror movies/series. In this case it just would've made a shorter series. It still leaves it - awesome.
Good SK Horror
Pairic22 December 2020
The Guest: South Korean series about Shamanism, Possession and Exorcism. Sohn (Guest) is a powerful Demon which uses lesser Demons to possess people who then go in to kill their families. In episode one we get the back story of a taxi-driver (also a Shaman), a detective and a priest. Twenty years ago they met up on a fateful night when Sohn was loose, and struck at their families. Now in 2018 the trio meet up again, determined to vanquish Sohn. We see how people mix Shamanism with Catholicism, how even an Exorcist can fall victim to the Demon. The possessed levitate, have superhuman strength and stab themselves in the eyes when they have slain their victims. Dark, disturbing and satisfying! Directed by Hong-sun Kim, written by So-ra Kwon. On Netflix. 8/10.
Thoroughly enjoyed!
hjennifer-3251422 December 2020
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