The modern monster-movie classic is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Has it really been two decades since Bong Joon-ho’s THE HOST first hit screens, thrilling audiences and critics alike? Now it’s coming back as Magnolia Pictures will give the movie a nationwide theatrical break November 20, in a new 4K restoration. The rerelease will also include an exclusive conversation with the director, who won multiple Oscars for 2019’s PARASITE. THE HOST stars Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Donna, Ko A-sung and Scott Wilson; the synopsis: THE HOST follows Gang-du [Song], who works at a food stand on the banks of the Han River. Dozing on the job, he is awakened by his daughter, Hyun-seo [Ko], who is angry with him for missing a teacher-parent meeting at school. As Gang-du heads to the riverbank with a delivery, he notices a large crowd gathered, taking pictures and talking about something hanging from the Han River Bridge.
“The otherwise idyllic landscape suddenly descends into bedlam when a terrifying creature climbs onto the riverbank and begins crushing and devouring people. Gang-du and his daughter run for their lives, but the creature suddenly grabs Hyun-seo and disappears back into the water. The government announces that the monstrous creature is apparently the host of an unidentified virus. Having feared the worst, Gang-du is stunned when he receives a phone call from his daughter. She is frightened—but very much alive. Determined to rescue her, Gang-du soon makes plans to infiltrate the forbidden zone near the Han River and save his daughter from the clutches of the horrifying Host.” See a teaser with a message from the director below.
