The Host (2013 film)
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The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film written for the screen and directed by Andrew Niccol based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer.[3] The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Diane Kruger, and William Hurt. It tells the story of a young woman, Melanie, who is captured after the human race has been taken over by parasitic aliens called "Souls". After Melanie is infused with a "Soul" called "Wanderer", Melanie and the alien "Soul" vie for control of her body.
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Directed by | Andrew Niccol |
Screenplay by | Andrew Niccol |
Based on | The Host by Stephenie Meyer |
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Cinematography | Roberto Schaefer |
Edited by | Thomas J. Nordberg |
Music by | Antonio Pinto |
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Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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Running time | 125 minutes[1][2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $40 million[2] |
Box office | $63.3 million[2] |
The Host was released theatrically in the United States on March 29, 2013, by Open Road Films. The film underperformed at the box office, grossing a worldwide total of $63.3 million against a $40 million production budget, and received unfavorable reviews from critics.