
The Host
Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.
Directed by Andrew Niccol
Produced by Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions
A sci-fi action-adventure centered on an unlikely bond between a human and an alien parasite, balancing dystopian stakes with romantic and emotional connection.
A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.
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Is The Host one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.
Does The Host end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Host violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is The Host easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Host scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Host sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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