The Host

The Host

Year: 2013

Runtime: 125 min

Language: English

Director: Andrew Niccol

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When an alien force invades Earth, Melanie Stryder finds herself uniquely positioned to fight back. As the invaders systematically take over human bodies, Melanie retains her own consciousness and must find a way to resist. Determined to save her loved ones and protect what remains of humanity, she embarks on a dangerous mission to fight the alien presence and preserve the memories of a world on the brink of destruction.

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1

The Invasion Begins

In a distant future, humanity faces a new threat as alien entities known as Souls invade various planets. These non-corporeal psychic parasites infiltrate dominant species by replacing their consciousness and accessing their memories, leaving identifiable silver rings in their eyes.

Distant future
2

Melanie Becomes a Host

Teenager Melanie Stryder becomes the host for a Soul named Wanderer. As Wanderer delves into Melanie's memories, the Seeker pressures her to find a hidden group of unassimilated humans, igniting a struggle as Melanie’s consciousness refuses to disappear.

3

Journey in the Desert

Melanie, along with her younger brother Jamie and boyfriend Jared, embarks on a quest to locate her uncle Jeb in the desert. As memories are shared, this journey reveals the dangers they face from the Souls and the emotional ties that bind them.

Desert
4

Finding Refuge with Jeb

Wanderer, guided by Melanie’s memories, successfully escapes the city and reunites with Jeb in the desert. Jeb leads Wanderer to a secret network of human survivors, including Jared and Jamie, hidden in caves away from the Souls.

Caves
5

Hostility Among Survivors

Upon arriving at the caves, Wanderer is met with suspicion and hostility from the survivors, except for Jeb, who trusts her. To protect Melanie’s secret, Wanderer conceals the fact that Melanie’s consciousness remains alive.

Caves
6

Bonding with Ian

As time goes on, Wanderer gradually builds relationships with the humans, particularly with Ian O'Shea. This bond deepens her understanding of their struggles, leading her to question the morality of her own species.

7

Seeker's Relentless Pursuit

The Seeker continues her relentless hunt for Wanderer, resulting in tragic consequences for the resistance fighters when two choose to take their own lives to evade capture. This escalation prompts a conflict that tests the group's resolve.

8

Jared Learns the Truth

During confrontations, Jared comes to realize the truth about Melanie's lingering presence in Wanderer's mind. A fateful moment of connection occurs between Wanderer and Jared, shedding light on their intertwined fates.

9

Secrets of the Shelter

Wanderer uncovers grim secrets within the human shelter, learning about experiments conducted to remove Souls from their hosts. This shocking information forces her into a frantic state as she thinks of ways to protect her new friends.

Shelter
10

Jamie Falls Ill

A crisis arises when Jamie falls seriously ill, prompting Wanderer to take a dangerous mission. She infiltrates a Soul medical facility to acquire crucial medicine, demonstrating her commitment to her new family and the lengths she will go to save them.

Soul medical facility
11

The Seeker's Capture

In her pursuit of Wanderer, the Seeker is captured by Jeb, who decides to imprison her within the caves to keep the community safe. This moment symbolizes a shift in power dynamics as Wanderer plans her next move.

Caves
12

A Life-Changing Operation

Wanderer proposes a risky plan to teach Doc how to remove Souls, motivated by a desire to ensure her own survival. The operation not only liberates the Seeker but also allows Wanderer to inhabit the body of a human in a vegetative state.

13

New Beginnings

With her new physical form, Wanderer begins a relationship with Ian, while Melanie finds closure by reuniting with Jared. This complex intertwining of relationships symbolizes a fresh start amidst the chaos of their world.

14

Captured by Humans

Months later, during a supply-gathering mission, Wanderer, Melanie, Ian, and Jared are captured by a group of resistant humans. To their astonishment, they discover a Soul among their captors who has chosen to ally with the humans, indicating ongoing conflict.

Months later

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