“Host:” Quarantine Horror for the Online Generation
Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.
Kor Talih
At her friend's insistence, Damla goes on a date she doesn't want to, mistaking Zafer, the owner of the restaurant she's supposed to meet, for the person she's actually with. This small mix-up will change both their lives. Damla struggles to resolve issues from her past, while Zafer tries to cope with the expectations of his family and those around him. As time goes on, the two find themselves in a fake relationship, facing the complicated consequences of the charade they're trying to maintain.
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At her friend's insistence, Damla goes on a date she doesn't want to, mistaking Zafer, the owner of the restaurant she's supposed to meet, for the person she's actually with. This small mix-up will change both their lives. Damla struggles to resolve issues from her past, while Zafer tries to cope with the expectations of his family and those around him. As time goes on, the two find themselves in a fake relationship, facing the complicated consequences of the charade they're trying to maintain.
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