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The Host (Collector's Edition) (HD DVD) (2007)
Starring: Kang-ho Song, Hie-bong Byeon Director: Joon-ho Bong Rating: R
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A creature plunges from the Han River Bridge into the river emerging on its shores for a feeding frenzy upon onlookers. When a young girl is snatched in the melee, her family set off to recover her from the monster that the government claims to be a host of an unidentified virus.
Bong Joon-ho's THE HOST is a giddy revelation--an inspired and unexpectedly moving contribution to the monster movie genre. Several years ago, a crooked government official from the United States ordered the dumping of toxic substances into Seoul's Han River. Years later, the hapless Gang-du (Song Kang-ho) is working at his father's food stand along the river, caring for his bright daughter Hyun-seo (Ko A-sung). But one day, a monstrous creature emerges from the water and embarks on a murderous rampage throughout the community, swallowing Hyun-seo whole. Gang-du's bullish younger brother Park Nam-il (Park Hae-il) and sister Nam-joo (Bae Doo-na) condemn him for being such a failure, while their father angrily chastises them for being so cruel. But when Gang-du receives a cell phone call from Hyun-seo, the family must band together to reclaim her. Unfortunately, at this stage, the government has announced that the monster is the host of a dangerous virus, and anyone who has come into contact with it--namely Gang-du--must be isolated. As the monster continues to wreak havoc on Seoul, Gang-du, his father, and his siblings must learn to work together to bring Hyun-seo home. Bong Joon-ho's third film, after BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE and MEMORIES OF MURDER, firmly establishes his status as one of the world's most gifted storytellers. Not simply a monster movie spectacle--though it is certainly that and then some--THE HOST also works as a poignant family drama and a biting critique of America's invasion of Iraq. |
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Starring:
Kang-ho Song | Hie-bong Byeon | Hae-il Park | Ah-sung Ko | Du-na Bae | David Joseph Anselmo | Philip Hersh | Paul Lazar | ...more
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Directed By:
Joon-ho Bong
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Genre:
Foreign/Art House, Horror
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DVD Release Date:
July 24, 2007
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Format: Region 1
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Rating:
R
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Year:
2007
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Regional Coding:
This Title originates from North America
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Number of Discs:
1
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Subtitles:
English, Spanish
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Screen Ratio:
Anamorphic (16:9), Widescreen Edition - 1.85:1 (1080p)
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English (Dolby True HD 5.1)
Korean (Dolby True HD 5.1) | |
Running Time:
119 minutes
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Studio:
Magnolia Home Entertainment
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UPC/Barcode Number:
876964001014
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Closed-Captioned: Yes
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Color: Yes
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- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
- Deleted Scenes
- Commentary with Director Bong Joon-Ho
- The Making of The Host with Director Bong Joon-Ho
- Storyboards
- Memories of the Sewer
- Physical Special Effects
- Designing the Creature
- Bringing the Creature to Life
- Puppet Animatronix
- Animating the Creature
- Cast & Crew Interviews
- Actor Training
- Gag Reel
- Korean Theatrical Trailer
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