The Far East seems to be producing some of the most inventive and interesting films around that the moment, especially South Korea. The Host appears to mix a monster movie with a blend of self-deprecating humour and bizarre images. Gang-du works at a food-stand on the banks of the Han River. Dozing on the job, he is awakened by his daughter, Hyun-seo, who is angry with him for missing a teacher-parent meeting at school. As Gang-du walks out to the riverbank with a delivery, he notices that a large crowd of people have gathered, taking pictures and talking about something hanging from the Han River Bridge. The otherwise idyllic landscape turns suddenly to bedlam, when a terrifying creature climbs up onto the riverbank and begins to crush and eat people. Gang-du and his daughter run for their lives, but suddenly the creature grabs Hyun-seo and disappears back into the river. The government announces that the monstrous thing apparently is the host of an unidentified virus. Having feared the worst, Gang-du receives a phone call from his daughter who is frightened, but very much alive. Gang-du soon makes plans to infiltrate the forbidden zone near the Han River to rescue his daughter from the clutches of the horrifying beast.
You can see the trailer on Apple or the official site.
The Host was released in the UK on 10th November.
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