The HostOverview and Synopsis

  • The Host
  • Opened March 9, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 59 min.
  • R
    creature violence and language
  • Careless American military personnel dump chemicals into South Korea's Han River. Several years later, a creature emerges from the tainted waters and sinks its ravenous jaws into local residents. It abducts Hyun-seo (A-sung Ko) the daughter of Read More
  • Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Du-na, Ko A-Sung
  • Director: Bong Joon-ho
  • Genres: Creature Film, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi Horror

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  • Caught off guard by the Host.
    by Picholas D

    I saw this film in a small room size theater in Virginia with my family. We went into this film blind with no idea of the plot or genre. I myself, based off the title, thought it was going to be a...Read More

  • Now - THAT'S THE WAY TO MAKE A MONSTER MOVIE!!
    by lugubriousthespian

    Forget about CLOVERLEAF or any of the regurgitated zombie flick of late - this Korean-born gem is nothing short of miraculous in the way it blends horror, comedy, drama, even touch of social satire!...Read More

  • The Host Review
    by rocketjsl357

    this is one movie you really need to watch with subtitles ... the dubbed version of the movie is truly awful. One of the better great creature features today ... a few scary sequences, but the good...Read More

  • my the host review
    by lord-o-movies

    good movie the special effects sucked but it was a great monster movie...Read More

The Host Critic Reviews

  • "...confounds our expectations while providing top-notch entertainment." Los Angeles Times

    - Kevin Crust

  • "This Korean-made film takes the well-worn creature-feature genre and spins it on its head thrillingly." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...a bold gamble that looks headed to instant cult status." Variety

    - Derek Elley

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