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
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.
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.
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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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