Affection vs The Host
The Host has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.4/10 for Affection). Affection is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h . The Host is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Affection
The Host| Affection | The Host | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 2h |
| Genres | Horror, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | BT Meza | Bong Joon Ho |
| Main cast | Joseph Cross, Jessica Rothe, Julianna Layne | Bae Doona, Scott Wilson, Byun Hee-bong, Koh Soo-hee, Kim Roi-ha |
Synopsis
Affection
Afflicted by a mysterious condition that resets her memory, Ellie becomes trapped in a cyclical nightmare with a man who claims to be her husband. She soon must uncover the horrifying truth of her existence—before she forgets it all again.
The Host
A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.
Where to watch
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