Host (1998)

If you were a brilliant young scientist diagnosed with only months to live, what choices would you make? To have faith that you were taken early for a reason and go quietly, or to use ... See full summary »

Director:

Mick Garris

Writers:

Peter James (novel), P.G. Sturges (teleplay) (as Preston Sturges)

Stars:

Peter Gallagher, Mimi Rogers, Jake Lloyd

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Gallagher	...	Dr. Joe Messenger
Mimi Rogers	...	Karen Messenger
Jake Lloyd	...	Jack
Andy Comeau	...	Tom Inman
Lee Garlington
Michael O'Neill
Dan Martin
Robert Vaughn	...	Adam Spring
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras	...	Juliet Spring (as Bridgette Wilson)
Tom Nibley	...	Albert
Charles Grueber	...	Governor
David Jensen	...	Mayor
Cynthia Garris	...	Judge Dairymple
Frank Gerrish	...	Coroner
Mary Bishop	...	Mary Alice

Storyline

If you were a brilliant young scientist diagnosed with only months to live, what choices would you make? To have faith that you were taken early for a reason and go quietly, or to use cryogenics to hope you could be cured someday in the future, or to download your consciousness into computer memory where you could still continue to interact with tho ones you love?

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Plot Keywords:

computer | scientist | cryogenics | virtual reality | little boy | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Virtual Obsession

Filming Locations:

Provo, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Stephanie Germain Productions, Von Zerneck Sertner Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Karen is on top of the elevator, the elevator cables are moving around loosely, revealing that the elevator car is not suspended from them.

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Quotes

Karen Messenger: What's the matter Joe, huh? You couldn't stand life without a little help from your little Juliette? How many of our neighbors keep their girlfriend's heads in their freezers, Joe? How many... do you think?

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Connections

References 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

User Reviews

Jake Lloyd From "Unhook The Stars"....Advantage #1.

This film's first and only advantage is Jake Lloyd. I think he has a lot of promise for many acting roles in the near future - it's especially evident in Unhook The Stars. Also look for Bridgette Wilson who is featured in "Unhook The Stars" as well. This movie is based on the best selling novel "Host" and it's a very excellent adaptation. There are some very tense moments that I will not ruin for you such as some people would love to do...but there is a certain scene with Jake and Bridgette that is pretty intense - you'll know it when you see it. Of course I will do nothing but praise Jake Lloyd's acting because I think he is extremely talented - for those of you who have seen "Unhook The Stars", you will understand where I'm coming from. I am just so impressed and incredibly amazed at the talent he has possessed at such a young age. He gives an excellent performance as the character "Jack". Bridgette Wilson also gave a good performance as "Julie" - I have no complaints about her at all. I don't see how anyone possibly could either. It's pretty unlikely that anyone who hasn't seen this movie will actually get to view it. Since the movie had a low budget, it will more than likely result in it not being aired again. Great film. ~Despite the fact that any links, associations and contributions to this movie regarding her are non-existent...Rock On ALANiS!!!(ALANiS is always too hot, never too cold, she makes her best shot, too hot to hold, she's never too young, never too old, ALANiS has gotta go for GOLD!!)1991~ ALANiS Will Always "ROCK YA"!!!