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The Host

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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The Host (2020)
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  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Mystery
An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
828
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andy Newbery
  • Writers
    • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
    • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
    • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Maryam Hassouni
    • Mike Beckingham
    • Dougie Poynter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Newbery
  • Writers
    • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
    • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
    • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Maryam Hassouni
    • Mike Beckingham
    • Dougie Poynter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Trailer [EN]
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    The Host
    Trailer 2:07
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    The Host (2020)
    The Host (2020)
    Daniël Boissevain and Maryam Hassouni in The Host (2020)
    Dougie Poynter in The Host (2020)
    Maryam Hassouni and Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Suan-Li Ong in The Host (2020)
    Derek Jacobi in The Host (2020)
    Andy Newbery in The Host (2020)

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    Maryam Hassouni
    Maryam Hassouni
    • Vera Tribbeas Vera Tribbe
    Mike Beckingham
    Mike Beckingham
    • Robert Atkinsonas Robert Atkinson
    Dougie Poynter
    Dougie Poynter
    • Steve Atkinsonas Steve Atkinson
    Nigel Barber
    Nigel Barber
    • Herbert Summersas Herbert Summers
    Suan-Li Ong
    Suan-Li Ong
    • Jun Huias Jun Hui
    Togo Igawa
    Togo Igawa
    • Lau Hoi Hoas Lau Hoi Ho
    Daniël Boissevain
    • Albert Tribbeas Albert Tribbe
    Tom Wu
    Tom Wu
    • Yongas Yong
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Dr. Hobsonas Dr. Hobson
    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Vera's Fatheras Vera's Father
    Fabian Jansen
    • Chief Vanderbiltas Chief Vanderbilt
    Reinout Bussemaker
    Reinout Bussemaker
    • Gerrieas Gerrie
    Dominic Keating
    Dominic Keating
    • Benjaminas Benjamin
    Margo Stilley
    Margo Stilley
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Ruby Turner
    • Selfas Self
    Logan Wong
    • Lias Li
    Niki Simone
    Niki Simone
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    • (as Nicole Simone)
    Liv Boeree
    Liv Boeree
    • Ms. Guelleras Ms. Gueller
    • Director
      • Andy Newbery
    • Writers
      • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
      • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
      • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by) (based on a story by)
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      CHASING LOVE
      performed by Ruby Turner

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    User reviews55

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    Top review
    7/10
    The Host welcomes you in but has a nasty surprise waiting for you
    The Host is the name of a couple of different films, so when I got the chance to watch this one, I wasn't sure if it was a remake of some kind or an entirely original flick. Turns out it's neither. The Host, directed by Andy Newberry, borrows from some of the most iconic films in the mystery/thriller category and creates an intriguing modern tale of misadventure and murder.

    I admit, I was sceptical when I saw Dougie from McFly in the trailer, but it turns out he's one of the best parts of The Host. Dougie plays Steve Atkinson, the younger brother of Robert - also Atkinson. Robert is a serial f*#k up, who just can't seem to catch a break. And following a string of consecutive missteps, Robert finds himself forced to run an errand to Amsterdam for a Chinese Mafia boss. And it quickly becomes apparent that this might not go so smoothly for him.

    On arrival to his international destination, Robert finds his hotel is double booked. Of course it is. He's then ushered into another movie as the hotel owner suggests he can stay at another place he knows. Turns out it's the Town House home of "creepy-hot" Vera Tribbe (Maryam Hassouni).

    Despite being a member of one of the most powerful families in Amsterdam, Vera lives with her "sick" Father as a recluse. To all intents and purposes, Vera inhabits and maintains the huge place all by herself. The sequences shot of her townhouse are some of the most cinematic and attractive moments of The Host. And as the film shifts gears it's easy to forget its opening premise. As it morphs into an eerie thriller, The Host flirts with greatness, and I found myself willing it deliver. Unfortunately it resisted my pleas. Before I get into the verdict, I want to make it clear, I enjoyed this film. But it frustrated me. It doesn't fully commit to any of the moments that it dips into. If it did, it could have made this film a breakout success.

    The Host - Verdict So how do we rate it? Given the frustrations, The Host is actually an entertaining film if you can forgive its obvious flaws. Not everything you watch needs to be Sixth Sense or The Shining. Some films are just neatly self-contained stories that don't need a sequel and don't need to leave a big impact. The Host is that.

    I didn't like Robert, the film's protagonist, not at all. But I found myself invested in the other characters, even the Chinese gangsters. And I wanted to know how its oddball twists would be concluded. The Host is a perfect film for an evening in, and we have a lot of those right now. It's meandering and mysterious and surprisingly watchable. I just wish it hit went for it in the parts that mattered. The Host doesn't give you the most, but it's glad you came and wants to freak you out!

    Rating 6.5 out of 10
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    • Release date
      • January 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
      • official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хозяйка
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Pearl Pictures Productions
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    • Budget
      • €970,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,305
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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