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6.3A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.
Released: 2013-03-22126 minDir: Andrew NiccolAction, Adventure, Science FictionBudget: $44.0MBox office: $63.3M
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder / Wanda
- Diane Kruger as The Seeker / Lacey
- Max Irons as Jared Howe
- Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea
- William Hurt as Jeb Stryder
- Frances Fisher as Maggie Stryder
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The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film written for the screen and directed by Andrew Niccol, based on the 2008 novel by Stephenie Meyer. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Diane Kruger, and William Hurt. It tells the story of a young woman, Melanie, who is captured after the human race has been taken over by parasitic aliens called "Souls". After Melanie is infused with a "Soul" called "Wanderer", Melanie and the alien "Soul" vie for control of her body.
The Host was released theatrically in the United States on March 29, 2013, by Open Road Films. The film underperformed at the box office, grossing a worldwide total of $63.3 million against a $40 million production budget, and received unfavorable reviews from critics.