Surprise Houseguest

Coach Smith (Dallas Steele) is a Surpise Houseguest and drops by his favorite player Caleb's house to present him with an offer letter to play football at his first-choice university. Coach Smith is nostalgic about coaching Caleb (Ty Santana) throughout his career and waxes poetic about how far Caleb has come. The more Coach compliments him and reveals his care toward Caleb, the more Caleb realizes how in love Coach is with him. Caleb has sex with Coach to keep him as putty in his hands and get what he wants. Keaton Zamora (Troye Jacobs) is a sweet gay college student who returns home for fall break. He's surprised to find that his parents have allowed a troubled man to live with them and watch their house while they're on a worldwide cruise. At first, Zack (Andrew Miller) is polite and accommodating to his 'roommate' but later Zack is rude and homophobic toward him. He bullies and makes fun of Keaton until Keaton snaps. He's had enough.

Directed by Walden Woods, Surprise Houseguest leans on a strong ensemble — Andrew Miller, Dallas Steele, Troye Jacobs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2023.