Film Review – Superhost

“Superhost” isn’t just another horror tale about the dangers of dealing with Airbnb-style vacation rental homes. It eventually reaches a point of no return with a demented homeowner, but writer/director Brandon Christensen is more interested in the ways of social media vloggers who value clicks over sincerity, trying to maintain online fame in increasingly desperate ways. “Superhost” is no condemnation of the YouTuber lifestyle, but it uses this specialized mania to inspire a clash between show hosts and the landlord who is determined to land a positive review. The picture isn’t an aggressive example of genre entertainment, but the film builds with confidence, and it helps to have strong performances selling the creepy atmosphere of the endeavor, creating a believable divide between the real world and tireless video-making ambition. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com