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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.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 3 July 2020
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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.
M16A2 Rifle
South Korean security forces carry the M16A2 Rifle.
Prop Revolver
South Korean security forces appear to carry a prop revolver.