Host
Movies review
As of Aug 18, 2026, Host is rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (1,309 votes).
Is Host worth it in 2026?
Host scores a 6.6/10 on TMDB, and that number fits what reviewers actually describe: a film that starts poorly and earns its keep slowly, built on a Zoom-call horror premise that demands patience before it delivers. The complaints are the kind that hurt horror most, characters making implausible decisions and too much time spent watching people stare at screens both erode the suspension of disbelief a ghost story depends on. The 'grows on you' praise is genuine but tells you the opening impression is weak, not that a spectacular payoff is waiting. For most viewers, this is a rental at best.
Slow-burn horror fans who can tolerate an awkward, gimmicky setup and won't bail when characters act foolishly in the first act.
Unrealistic character behavior and excessive screen-watching time are precisely the flaws that kill tension in horror, so if you lose patience early, the film never gets the chance to win you back.
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Pros
- grows on viewer1
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- I had my reservations about Host. Zoom became very popular during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean that people are clamoring for movies about other people using Zoom. That said,...
Cons
- unrealistic character behavior1
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- I had my reservations about Host. Zoom became very popular during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean that people are clamoring for movies about other people using Zoom. That said,...
- excessive screen time1
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- I had my reservations about Host. Zoom became very popular during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean that people are clamoring for movies about other people using Zoom. That said,...
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