Superhost

Two travel bloggers arrive at a rental hoping the setting will spark content and lift their profile. They plan to film a cinematic stay and entice viewers with a getaway. But the host treats every moment as a test and hones in on what makes a video go viral. What begins as a routine shoot shifts into a coercive game where privacy is pierced and limits are tested. The house seems to watch back, and the couple finds themselves mediating between the camera hungry host and their own nerves. Tensions rise and the boundary between performance and reality grows fragile. The camera never leaves the frame as night deepens, turning the rented space into a stage where fear can grow in silence.

Released in 2021, Brandon Christensen directs this original horror thriller. It features Sara Canning, Osric Chau, Gracie Gillam, and Barbara Crampton, with a lean production that leans on atmosphere over gore. Its practical scale keeps the tension intimate.

The film plays with the lure and danger of online reviews, offering a tense portrait of how far someone will go for a good rating. Audiences have given it mixed marks, with a 5.824/10 average from 173 votes, reflecting a divided reception. Core themes include voyeurism, boundary abuse, and the squeeze of a controlled environment turning protagonist and viewer into witnesses. The film leans on a claustrophobic soundscape and the way people react when their comfort is pulled away. It uses the host guest dynamic to probe trust, control, and the cost of keeping up appearances online.

Culturally the movie has landed a modest footprint, mostly circulating among horror fans online rather than sparking broad discussion. There are no widely repeated quotes or iconic scenes to anchor it in the wider dialogue, and its influence feels limited to its niche circle of viewers.