The Host

The Host

2006 · 120 min · KO · R · 7.0 (3,130 votes)
Dir. Bong Joon Ho · Starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Ko A-sung, Oh Dal-su · Music Lee Byung-woo

Man has made his newest predator.

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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.

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This is a wild, unpredictable ride that blends creature feature thrills with genuine family drama and sharp, dark humor. It feels like a frantic, desperate struggle against an overwhelming force, punctuated by moments of absurdity and profound emotional resonance, all set against a unique urban backdrop.

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