Savage definitely proves his resourcefulness as a filmmaker (one wonders if he studied Jafar Panahi’s films made during his house-arrest) and Shudder demonstrates their nimbleness getting such an of-the-now production so quickly on their platform. “ Host is short, but it is lean, mean, and genuinely scary. As the action and terror ramps up so, do the special effects and stunt work.” iHorror If the film falters anywhere, it is toward the end. When those elements combine, they work far better than I could have anticipated. “Nothing is overdrawn and it keeps each moment moving at a pace that ultimately serves the narrative. All shocks, no filler, Host is a winner and easily sits next to Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum as one of the best found footage films I’ve seen.” Gayly Dreadful “There’s something awe-inspiring seeing filmmakers creatively navigating a world that’s been put on hold So turn out the lights, drag out your laptop/tablet and experience a film that showcases what the found footage subgenre can accomplish. But at a time when so many pre-pandemic movies have little in common with what is happening right now, it’s refreshing to see a well-made, effective indie horror that works as both escapist entertainment and as a reflection of a shared experience.” Gamespot “ Host probably won’t age well–both in terms of the technology and the fact it’s set very specifically in a (hopefully) highly unusual year. “Without a doubt, Host is one of the most uniquely ambitious horror movies to come along this year, and it serves as an excellent reminder of the power of great genre storytelling It takes a lot to get under my skin these days, but Sheridan and company did a brilliant job of creeping me out in all the right way.” Daily Dead Host keeps it together for an undemanding amount of time certain to satisfy easygoing appetites with a snack serving of scares.” Culture Crypt But that brevity makes the movie more appealing than many real-life Zoom happy hours, conference calls, and virtual gatherings that drag on well after initial interest wanes. “Running just 56 minutes, Host is certainly thin. I’m usually a stickler for watching movies on an actual TV (or, god willing, a theater screen), but this is one that’s probably improved by watching on your laptop screen.” Boston Hassle Instead, it’s one of the scariest movies of the year, made all the more so for its unassuming framework. “ Host would have been worth watching even if it sucked, if all it had going for it was its peculiar place in movie history.
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