The Host

"Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love."

Mar 29 2013 PG-13 2h 5m
Action, Adventure, Drama

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

Plot

A body-snatching alien takes possession of a young woman who refuses to surrender her mind, and together they seek out the man they both love as Writer and Director Andrew Niccol (Gattaca (1997), In Time (2011)) adapts Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's New York Times best-seller. The majority of the human race have been possessed by unseen invaders, leaving only small pockets of "wild" humans like Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) scattered throughout the world. Upon being captured by the invaders, Melanie finds her body claimed by Wanderer, a spirit that has been warned of the difficulties that come with claiming a human host. In the process of inhabiting Melanie, Wanderer is deeply affected by her vivid dreams and memories. And when Melanie fights to maintain control of her mind even as Wanderer possesses her body, the sympathetic entity joins her on a journey that will reveal the unfathomable depths of human love and compassion.

Written by

Andrew Niccol, Stephenie Meyer

Directed by

Andrew Niccol

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Chockstone Pictures, Silver Reel, Nick Wechsler Productions, Open Road Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
119,982
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
35
Popularity
NA