Your Host (film)
| Your Host | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | DW Medoff |
| Written by | Joey Miller |
| Starring | Jackie Earle Haley Ella-Rae Smith Jamie Flatters David Angland Joelle Rae |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Your Host (formerly titled I’m Your Host)[2][3] is a 2025 American horror film written by Joey Miller, directed by DW Medoff and starring Jackie Earle Haley, Ella-Rae Smith, Jamie Flatters, David Angland and Joelle Rae.[4]
Plot
Jake wakes up covered in blood with chains around his arms and neck. A vhs camera is recording him and the host congratulates him on winning the games. The host explains there are 3 boxes and he must choose a box to choose his prize for winning the game. Jake chooses the middle box and it is revealed to contain a shotgun. The host discharges the firearm killing Jake.
Cast
- Ella-Rae Smith as Anita
- Jamie Flatters as James
- David Angland as Matthew
- Joelle Rae as Melissa
- Jackie Earle Haley as Barry Miller
- Eve Austin as Rebecca
- Tom Claxton as Jake
- Gerald Lepkowski as Colin Piper
- Seth Michaels as Eric Lace
Production
In October 2024, it was announced that Smith, Flatters, Angland and Rae were cast in the film and that filming was underway in Rome.[2] Later that same month, it was announced that Jackie Earle Haley was cast in the film.[3]
Release
The film premiered at FrightFest on August 22, 2025.[5][6] Then it was released on VOD on October 14, 2025.[7][8]
Reception
The film has a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.[9] Mikal CG of Film Threat rated the film a 7.5 out of 10.[4] Anton Bitel of SciFiNow awarded the film four stars out of five.[1] Joel Harley of Starburst awarded the film three stars out of five.[5]
References
- ^ a b Bitel, Anton (August 22, 2025). "YOUR HOST (2025) REVIEW; FRIGHTFEST". SciFiNow. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (October 16, 2024). "Ella-Rae Smith Leads Quartet Of Rising UK Talents In Benacus Entertainment's Horror 'I'm Your Host'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (October 23, 2024). "Jackie Earle Haley Returns To Horror Genre As Star Of Benacus Entertainment's Game Show Slasher 'I'm Your Host'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b GC, Mikal (October 24, 2025). "Your Host". Film Threat. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Harley, Joel. "YOUR HOST [FrightFest 2025]". Starburst. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (August 15, 2025). "'Your Host' Trailer – Jackie Earle Haley Hosts a Sadistic Game Show in FrightFest Selection". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Hamman, Cody. "Your Host: Jackie Earle Haley game show-themed slasher gets a new trailer ahead of VOD release". JoBlo.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (September 16, 2025). "'Saw' Meets 'Death to Smoochy' in This Twisted Must-Watch 'Your Host' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "Your Host". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 8, 2025.