Host (film)

Host is a 2020 British found-footage horror film directed by Rob Savage. The film centers around a group of friends who conduct a séance over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. What begins as a lighthearted attempt to connect turns terrifying as they encounter a malevolent spirit.

The film was conceived, filmed, and released entirely during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Savage and the cast, consisting largely of amateur actors, rehearsed and filmed the entire movie remotely using Zoom and other online tools. This unique production method added to the film's authenticity and immediacy.

Host garnered significant critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its innovative use of the found-footage format within the constraints of the pandemic, its effective scares, and its exploration of themes of isolation and connection. It has been cited as a significant example of pandemic-era filmmaking and a successful independent horror film. The film streams on Shudder.