The Host

2002 0h 25m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

ComedyThriller

Synopsis

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John has escaped from prison. Warwick is preparing for a dinner party. They are about to share a memorable evening: a bit of wine, some dancing, and captivating conversation. A perfect night in this disturbing black comedy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Graeme Rhodes
Warwick
Craig Elliott
John
David Bugeja
Rupert
Teresa Paige
Monica
Gus Kanavakatini
Roman
Lisa Wood
Sally

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicholas Tomnay
Writers: Krishna Jones, Nicholas Tomnay
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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1 / 7

RUNTIME

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Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicholas Tomnay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Graeme Rhodes and Craig Elliott and David Bugeja carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0325579 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nicholas Tomnay directs. Nicholas Tomnay cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 25-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Nicholas Tomnay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Graeme Rhodes and Craig Elliott and David Bugeja carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0325579 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.