The Host (2013 film)

The Host is a 2013 romantic science fiction thriller film about Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan), a human rebel whose body is possessed by a parasitic alien "Soul" named Wanderer. Instead of giving up, Melanie’s consciousness survives, leading the two to share the body, fall in love, and team up with human survivors. Written and Directed by Andrew Niccol. Based on the 2008 novel by Stephanie Meyer. Dialogue Wanderer/Wanda: Why is he looking at you? Melanie: Why are you looking at him? Wanderer/Wanda: You tried to kill me andnow you're protecting me? Ian: [beat] Strange world, isn't it? Wanderer/Wanda: [smiles] The strangest. Ian: Wanda? I just want you to know that I trust you. And I believe you're telling us the truth. But I... I gotta ask. What's it like for you and her, living in there together? Wanderer/Wanda: It's crowded. Ian: Her name is Wanda, not it. Cast Saoirse Ronan - Melanie "Mel" Stryder / Wanderer "Wanda Jake Abel - Ian O'Shea Max Irons - Jared Howe Frances Fisher - Magnolia "Maggie" Chandler Canterbury - Jamie Stryder Diane Kruger - Seeker / Lacey William Hurt - Jebediah Boyd Holbrook - Kyle Scott Lawrence - Doc Rachel Roberts - Soul Fleur Shawn Carter Peterson - Wes Lee Hardee - Aaron Phil Austin - Seeker Waverly Raeden Greer - Lily J. D. Evermore - Trevor Stryder Emily Browning - Pet / Wanderer "Wanda" (uncredited) Mustafa Harris - Brandt Bokeem Woodbine - Nate Alex Russell - Seeker Burns External links Category:2013 films Category:2010s American films Category:American fantasy films Category:Romantic drama films Category:Thriller films Category:Films about alien invasions Category:Films about extraterrestrial life Category:Films about spirit possession Category:Films directed by Andrew Niccol