Hosts (film)
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| Written by | Adam Leader |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $11,414[1] |
Hosts is a 2020 British supernatural horror film directed by Adam Leader and Richard Oakes. Its plot centers on a Christmas dinner that spirals into havoc and bloodshed.[2]
Cast
- Neal Ward as Jack
- Frank Jakeman as Michael
- Samantha Loxley as Lucy
- Jennifer Preston as Cassie
- Lee Hunter as Eric
- Nadia Lamin as Lauren
- Buddy Skelton as Ben
- Adam Leader as Matt
- Sandra Howard-Williams as News Anchor
Release
Hosts was released by Dark Sky Films on November 10, 2020.[1]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 82% of 11 critics' reviews are positive.[3] Jack Bottomley of Starburst Magazine praised its performances and said that it is "surely destined to get a cult following."[4] Bobby LePire of Film Threat called the film "unexpected, ruthless, and horrifying", concluding that "the movie is scary, filled to the brim with a sense of dreaded intensity."[2] Anton Bitel of Sight and Sound called the film "unnerving."[5]
References
- ^ a b "Hosts (2020)". The Numbers. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ a b "Hosts". Film Threat. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Hosts". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Hosts". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Horror islands: seven British domestic shockers (and an American special case) at Halloween FrightFest 2020". bfi.org. Retrieved January 8, 2026.