Six friends hire a medium to hold a séance via Zoom during lockdown — but they get far more than they bargained for as things quickly go wrong. When an evil spirit starts invading their homes, they begin to realise they might not survive the night.
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, a group of friends decides to host a virtual séance over a video conferencing call. As the ritual intensifies, they inadvertently open a portal to a malevolent spirit that begins to haunt their homes and threaten their lives. The friends must find a way to survive the escalating terror as the entity becomes increasingly aggressive and real within their isolated environments.
Host received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its innovative use of the found-footage genre within a Zoom call format and its ability to generate genuine scares despite its low budget and unconventional production during lockdown. Reviewers praised its timely relevance, effective tension-building, and the cast's natural performances.
Google audience: Viewers lauded the film for its clever concept and effective scares, with many appreciating how it captured the anxieties of the pandemic era. Some found the found-footage style slightly disorienting at times, but the overall consensus was highly positive due to its originality and intense atmosphere.
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.
The entire film was shot remotely during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown, with director Rob Savage directing the actors via Zoom and the actors operating their own cameras and special effects.
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