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| − | [[ | + | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} |
| + | |name = The Host<br>괴물 | ||
| + | |picture = host poster.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[File:South Korean flag.jpg|25px]] South Korea | ||
| + | |director = Bong Joon-ho | ||
| + | |date= 2006 | ||
| + | |language=Korean<br>English | ||
| + | |studio=Chungeorahm Film | ||
| + | |distributor=Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. | ||
| + | |character1 = Park Gang-du | ||
| + | |actor1 = [[Song Kang-ho]] | ||
| + | |character2 = Park Hee-bong | ||
| + | |actor2 = Byun Hee-bong | ||
| + | |character3 = Park Nam-il | ||
| + | |actor3 = Park Hae-il | ||
| + | |character4 = Park Nam-joo | ||
| + | |actor4 = Bae Doona | ||
| + | |character5 = Park Hyun-seo | ||
| + | |actor5 = Go Ah-sung | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Host''''' (2006, original title ''Gwoemul'') is a smart, funny, and frightening monster movie, which was a tremendous hit in South Korea and a modest success in the United States. Directed by Joon-ho | + | '''''The Host''''' (2006, original title ''Gwoemul'') is a smart, funny, and frightening monster movie, which was a tremendous hit in South Korea and a modest success in the United States. Directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring [[Song Kang-ho]], Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Go Ah-sung, and [[Scott Wilson]], the movie features first-rate CGI and action sequences. The US military pollutes the Han River in Seoul, giving rise to a dreadful monster and a desperate search for a lost child by her family. |
| − | + | {{Film Title|The Host}} | |
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==Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer== | ==Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer== | ||
The Park family uses a [[Ithaca 37]] to fight the monster. | The Park family uses a [[Ithaca 37]] to fight the monster. | ||
[[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[Image:host13.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park | + | [[Image:host13.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Hee-bong (Byun Hee-bong) can barely believe his eyes.]] |
[[Image:host10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park takes aim at the monster.]] | [[Image:host10.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park takes aim at the monster.]] | ||
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The Park family uses a [[Winchester Model 1912]] to fight the monster. | The Park family uses a [[Winchester Model 1912]] to fight the monster. | ||
[[Image: Winchester Model 1912.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 - 12 gauge]] | [[Image: Winchester Model 1912.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 - 12 gauge]] | ||
| − | [[Image:host15.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Nam-il (Hae-il | + | [[Image:host15.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Nam-il (Park Hae-il) has a “dirty Harry” moment with the monster.]] |
| − | [[Image:host16.jpg|thumb|600px|none| Park Nam-il fires at the monster.]] | + | [[Image:host16.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Nam-il fires at the monster.]] |
| − | [[Image:host18x.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park | + | [[Image:host18x.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Hee-bong takes aim at the swimming monster.]] |
==Daewoo K1A== | ==Daewoo K1A== | ||
South Korean security forces wield the [[Daewoo K1A]] assault rifle. | South Korean security forces wield the [[Daewoo K1A]] assault rifle. | ||
| − | [[Image: Daewoo k1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Daewoo K1A - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | + | [[Image:Daewoo k1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Daewoo K1A - 5.56x45mm NATO]] |
| − | [[Image:host23.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Gang- | + | [[Image:host23.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Park Gang-du ([[Song Kang-ho]]) is taken into custody by security forces.]] |
[[Image:host24.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:host24.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
== M16A2 Rifle== | == M16A2 Rifle== | ||
South Korean security forces carry the [[M16A2 Rifle]]. | South Korean security forces carry the [[M16A2 Rifle]]. | ||
| − | [[Image: M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] | + | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]] |
[[Image:host2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Evacuation of the Wonhyogyo Bridge riverfront.]] | [[Image:host2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Evacuation of the Wonhyogyo Bridge riverfront.]] | ||
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The Host (2006, original title Gwoemul) is a smart, funny, and frightening monster movie, which was a tremendous hit in South Korea and a modest success in the United States. Directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Go Ah-sung, and Scott Wilson, the movie features first-rate CGI and action sequences. The US military pollutes the Han River in Seoul, giving rise to a dreadful monster and a desperate search for a lost child by her family.
The following weapons were used in the film The Host:
Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer
The Park family uses a Ithaca 37 to fight the monster.
Winchester Model 1912 Shotgun
The Park family uses a Winchester Model 1912 to fight the monster.
Daewoo K1A
South Korean security forces wield the Daewoo K1A assault rifle.
Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho) is taken into custody by security forces.
M16A2 Rifle
South Korean security forces carry the M16A2 Rifle.
Prop Revolver
South Korean security forces appear to carry a prop revolver.
