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Host

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  • 19981998
  • 3h
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4.6/10
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Host (1998)
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
If you were a brilliant young scientist given 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 h... Read allIf you were a brilliant young scientist given 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 compu... Read allIf you were a brilliant young scientist given 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 the ones you love?
IMDb RATING
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271
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  • Director
    • Mick Garris
  • Writers
    • Peter James(novel "Host")
    • P.G. Sturges(teleplay)
    • Mick Garris(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Gallagher
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Jake Lloyd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mick Garris
  • Writers
    • Peter James(novel "Host")
    • P.G. Sturges(teleplay)
    • Mick Garris(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Gallagher
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Jake Lloyd
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Dr. Joe Messengeras Dr. Joe Messenger
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Karen Messengeras Karen Messenger
    Jake Lloyd
    Jake Lloyd
    • Jackas Jack
    Andy Comeau
    Andy Comeau
    • Tom Inmanas Tom Inman
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    Dan Martin
    Dan Martin
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Adam Springas Adam Spring
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • Juliet Springas Juliet Spring
    • (as Bridgette Wilson)
    Tom Nibley
    • Albertas Albert
    Charles Grueber
    • Governoras Governor
    David Jensen
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Cynthia Garris
    Cynthia Garris
    • Judge Dairympleas Judge Dairymple
    Frank Gerrish
    Frank Gerrish
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Mary Bishop
    • Mary Aliceas Mary Alice
    Nicole Guertin
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Peter James
    Peter James
    • Man at Computeras Man at Computer
    • Director
      • Mick Garris
    • Writers
      • Peter James(novel "Host")
      • P.G. Sturges(teleplay)
      • Mick Garris(teleplay)
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    If you were a brilliant young scientist given 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 the ones you love? —oakwood99
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      • Sci-Fi
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    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • 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?

    • Connections
      References 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

    User reviews5

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    2/10
    The worst movie ever
    This is probably the worst movie I've ever seen. It's so predictable and you know from the first time you see Juliet what's going to happen. Besides Joe's actions in the movie are so stupid that they could never have happened in real life. Not even the ending could save this movie. Plus it is so long!!!! it's really bad.
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    • Jun 3, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Virtual Obsession
    • Filming locations
      • Provo, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Stephanie Germain Productions
      • Von Zerneck-Sertner Films
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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