The movies are not designed to be viewed on your phone or iPad. Christopher Nolan, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese and many other directors and film industry insiders have commented that they don't want you to see their work on a small screen, but there is a horror movie out there. year that goes against that. An underground horror hit from creepy streamer Shudder, Host is designed to be watched on any screen you own. I sincerely hope the director encourages people to watch on the biggest screen possible, but I think it's better to enjoy it on your smartphone or tablet.
Terrifying spread
I watched the scary movie this week, and this is the first time I've seen a movie I enjoyed immensely without that little ache in the back of my head that says, "that would be so much better on your TV." . Host is a one-of-a-kind horror film that borrows tropes from The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity and then applies them to those video calls we've all been making during the Covid-19 pandemic. After more than six months of regularly using the video calling software to talk with colleagues around the world and several calls with friends and family, Host is making more of an impact than it ever launched. in 2019. It specifically uses Zoom, software many of us must have struggled with throughout 2020, and the film was specially made and set against the backdrop of the pandemic to make sure it feels more real.
Why use a tablet?
With my roommate enjoying video games in our living room on our TV, I grabbed my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus and its 12,4-inch Super AMOLED screen to watch Host. It's a big screen for a tablet, and the resolution is fantastic at 1752 x 2800, but it's also much smaller than my TV. My Galaxy Tab S7 Plus has been a staple in my life during the pandemic, whether it's watching movies or using video calling apps to connect with people in my life. . During the 57-minute filming of the movie, I was engrossed in watching those Zoom calls on the device I regularly use for video calls with friends and family. This time, the two had converged, and I'm not ashamed to admit that it made playing horror on the screen that much more immersive and effective. Quite regularly, I would even find myself looking at the software on the screen to see where my little head was, as if I were on a video call myself. Unlike other horror movies where you have to reach for a remote to fiddle with the volume, I found myself fiddling with the volume button on top of the tablet. This is something I do regularly while on a video call with friends if someone is particularly louder than others. Most movies are often designed to be viewed on the biggest screen possible, whether it's your living room TV or an IMAX screen at the theater. This one feels unique, and you might enjoy Host even more if you're in bed watching it on a personal device.