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2006 · 120 min · R

The Host

Directed by Bong Joon Ho · Horror, Drama, Science Fiction

The Host (2006) is a Horror film, directed by Bong Joon Ho set in Seoul during the 2000s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature and survival, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, survival, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Lee Byung-woo
Cinematography
Kim Hyung-koo
Cast
Song Kang-hoByun Hee-bongPark Hae-ilBae DoonaKo AsungOh Dal-suLee Jae-eungLee Dong-ho

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Seoul
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
Family & LoyaltySurvivalPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseDarkly ComicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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