The Host (2006)

Other name: 괴물 , Goemul , Monster , Gwoemul

Description:

The Host plunges viewers into a nightmare when an obscure creature is conceived in Seoul's Han River in 2000, stemming from an unfortunate incident. Years later, in 2005, this terrifying monster erupts from the river, unleashing horrifying mass slaughter upon unsuspecting citizens enjoying the riverbanks. Amidst the chaos, Gang Du, an ordinary snack bar operator, endures the agony of witnessing his only daughter devoured by the beast. As the government and state find themselves powerless to act against this sudden, unforeseen threat, Gang Du and his family are propelled into a desperate, personal battle. They rush into an unstoppable showdown with the monster on the now-closed and dangerous Han River banks, determined to rescue Hyun Seo and fight for their family's survival against overwhelming odds.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2006

Genre:Action; Horror; Thriller