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The Host

R20062hBong Joon Ho

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"Man has made his newest predator."

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.

HorrorDramaScience Fiction
DaughterPollutionMonsterRiverBraverySewerageFormaldehydeSnack BarArcherFamily

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What is The Host (2006) 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.

Who stars in The Host?

The Host stars Song Kang-ho (Park Gang-du), Byun Hee-bong (Park Hie-bong), Park Hae-il (Park Nam-il), Bae Doona (Park Nam-joo), Ko Asung (Park Hyun-seo). The film was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

How long is The Host?

The Host has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Host?

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