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The Host (2006)

“Monsters are real.”

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Plot

After getting polluted with formaldehyde, the Han River becomes home to a horrific amphibious creature. Park Gang-du and his father Hee-bong see the creature make an attack. It feeds on its victims and drags them into the river. Hyun-seo, Gang-du's daughter, is one of the victims. As if that wasn't bad enough, it turns out that the creature is also the host of a deadly virus.

Where to watch The Host?

The Host is a drama movie featuring Song Jin-ho and directed by Bong Joon-ho.

The Host is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on DIRECTV, Hoopla, Magnolia Selects, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ with Showtime, Showtime, Showtime Roku Premium Channel and fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy The Host on Amazon Video, Apple TV, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Redbox, Vudu and YouTube.