THE VAULT

Host (2020) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

Someone new has joined the meeting.

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Found Footage, Host taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of quarantine, computer, isolation continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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