The Host

The Host, based on the Stephanie Meyer book of the same name, is a good deal less annoying than her other works, but it still possesses a few scenes worthy of note that could raise a few red flags for certain viewers. To begin with, the concept of the aliens in the movie itself can be very scary. The way they take over humanity is possessing their minds and bodies, essentially replacing them until the original mind inside them dies. This can be very anxiety-inducing for a large number of people. Not to mention, there are quite a few choices in the film that can be a little jarring at times. There is a scene early on where, through flashback, we hear a character commit suicide so he doesn’t get taken over by the aliens. In fact, the theme of suicide is used a few more times in the beginning, namely by having the main character attempt suicide as well to evade capture, and two humans killing themselves via car wreck so they don’t get taken. Not to mention, at the end, the alien main character wants to commit suicide as well so she doesn’t have to ruin any more lives. I don’t quite understand why so many movies see it as badass to kill yourself, but it’s become a staple, and viewers need to be aware that it’s going to happen. There are also a few moments that show blood, which, while not unexpected exactly, are still a little disturbing if you aren’t expecting it. There’s a scene in the opening where, after the main character tries to kill herself, we see a large extent of her injuries. Later on, we get to see another scene where a young boy cuts his leg open by mistake, and another a little later that shows a girl purposefully slice open her arm and forehead with a knife. Not to mention, around the middle of the movie, we get a lovely post-surgery scene with a bunch of sliced-up alien creatures. I’m not entirely sure whether or not I can truly recommend this movie, as I wasn’t the biggest fan of it, especially considering the cop-out ending. But, if you’re a Stephanie Meyer fan, and have more patience for some cliches, why not go for it?