The Host

Based On the book by Stephenie Meyer

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 by Stephenie Meyer. 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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Release date:

March 28, 2013

Director:

Andrew Niccol

Cast:

Saoirse Ronan, Emily Browning, Jake Abel, Max Irons, Diane Kruger

Genre:

Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Drama, Alien invasion

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2013 in adaptations