The Host (2006)
Original title: 괴물
The Host is a 2006 Korean-language horror movie directed by Bong Joon Ho, with a running time of 2h. It stars Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong and Park Hae-il.
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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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.
When was The Host released?
The Host was released on 27 July 2006.
How long is The Host?
The Host runs 2h.
Who made The Host?
The Host was directed by Bong Joon Ho.
Where can I watch The Host?
The Host is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Host
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Lee Dong-ho as Se-joo
- Yoon Je-moon as Homeless Man
- Yim Pil-sung as Fat Guevara
- Kim Roi-ha as Yellow Suit at Funeral
- Koh Soo-hee as Hostage nurse
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