The Host (2020 film)

The Host is a 2020 American science fiction horror film directed and produced by Andy Newbery. The film stars Maryam Hassouni, Dougie Scott, and Nigel Barber.

The plot revolves around a former fugitive who, while hiding in London, agrees to become a host body for a violent entity. She soon discovers she is being used in a series of murders and must fight to regain control of her body and expose the conspiracy.

The Host explores themes of body horror, identity, and the consequences of desperate choices. It premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in June 2020 and received generally mixed reviews, with critics praising Hassouni's performance but criticizing the film's pacing and reliance on genre tropes.