Palm Theater - SLO Film Center
2006 (120 minutes) Directed by: Bong Joon Ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il
From Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Memories of Murder) comes The Host—a thrilling, genre-defying masterpiece that redefines the monster movie.
When a massive, mysterious creature emerges from Seoul’s Han River, chaos erupts as it snatches a young girl in broad daylight. But instead of waiting for the authorities, her quirky, dysfunctional family takes matters into their own hands, setting off on a desperate mission to rescue her. Blending pulse-pounding action, dark comedy, social satire, and genuine heart, The Host is a gripping cinematic experience that’s as emotionally powerful as it is terrifying.