Top rated unpleasantly surprising movies that are also guilty pleasure
Check out today’s highest ranked unpleasantly surprising and guilty pleasure movies! Looking for the greatest movies of all times? Here is the list of the best movies that are unpleasantly surprising and guilty pleasure, based on the crowd's interest and popular searches from the country. Maimovie provides context-aware recommendation based on extensive data gathered and analyzed by AI.
Last Update Mar 01 2021
1 The Guest (2014)
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
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- 2014-09-17 | Mystery / Thriller
Cast
- Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe
Rating
6.6
2 The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
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- 2010-07-13 | Fantasy / Adventure
Cast
- Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel
Rating
6.1
3 The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)
A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.
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- 1992-01-10 | Drama / Thriller
Cast
- Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay
Rating
6.8
4 Come to Daddy (2020)
After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.
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- 2020-02-07 | Comedy / Thriller
Cast
- Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie
Rating
5.9
5 Odd Thomas (2013)
In a California desert town, a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.
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- 2013-01-29 | Mystery / Thriller
Cast
- Anton Yelchin, Addison Timlin
Rating
6.6
6 Asylum (1972)
A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum, and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.
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- 1972-11-17 | Horror / Thriller
Cast
- Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee
Rating
6.0
7 Salt (2010)
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
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- 2010-07-21 | Action / Mystery
Cast
- Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber
Rating
6.3
8 Real Steel (2011)
Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.
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- 2011-09-28 | Action / Science Fiction
Cast
- Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo
Rating
6.9
9 We Summon the Darkness (2019)
Three best friends attending a heavy-metal show cross paths with sadistic killers after they travel to a secluded country home for an after party.
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- 2019-09-21 | Horror / Thriller
Cast
- Alexandra Daddario, Maddie Hasson
Rating
5.8
10 Prom Night (2008)
Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life, though a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends.
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- 2008-04-10 | Crime / Horror
Cast
- Idris Elba, Jessica Stroup
Rating
5.1