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The Host (2006)

Man has made his newest predator.

HorrorDramaScience Fiction

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.

Release Date
July 27, 2006
Runtime
2h 0m
Rating
7.0/10 (3102 votes)

Director: Bong Joon Ho

Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Ko A-sung, Oh Dal-su, Lee Jae-eung, Lee Dong-ho

Production: Chungeorahm Film, Showbox
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Budget
$11M
Revenue
$88M
Full Cast (63 people)

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Peter McGinn - 6/10

This is a monster horror movie that really tries, to the point where they don’t give a clear view of the creature in the previews, presumably not to ruin the initial shock moment for the viewer. It is in Korean with English subtitles, with a few bursts of English with Korean subtitles when the speaker is American. The movie focuses on one family’s ongoing battle: not merely against the monster ...

December 13, 2021

GeekyRedhead - 8/10

These sites all missed the point. It's farce, it's funny. I actually liked the creature! He's kinda gruesomely-cute! Don't expect drama. It's all tongue-in-cheek, reminiscent of the old Godzilla creature films.

June 18, 2024

The Host

The Host

Man has made his newest predator.

Man has made his newest predator.

7.0
120 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageKorean
Release Date7/27/2006
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Cast

Song Kang-ho

as Park Gang-du

Byun Hee-bong

as Park Hie-bong

Park Hae-il

as Park Nam-il

Bae Doona

as Park Nam-joo

Ko A-sung

as Park Hyun-seo

Oh Dal-su

as The Monster (voice)

Lee Jae-eung

as Se-jin

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Lee Dong-ho

as Se-joo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Host about?

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.

How long is The Host?

2h 0m

When was The Host released?

July 27, 2006

Who directed The Host?

Bong Joon Ho

Who stars in The Host?

Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il

What genre is The Host?

Horror, Drama, Science Fiction

What is The Host rated?

R

Is The Host available to stream?

Yes, on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel