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A Monster of a 'Host'new
South Korean director spills forth on toxic waste, creatures and Steve Buscemi.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
03-30-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Creature Featurenew
This manic monster party from South Korea cleverly updates the Japanese monster-movie genre while offering a witty and sweet look at what's left of the nuclear family.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
03-29-2007 |
Reviews
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It Came From the Rivernew
Somewhere between plainly campy horror flicks and the cheery spoof of Shawn of the Dead lies The Host.
Eugene Weekly |
Molly Templeton |
03-29-2007 |
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Shlock-Less Monsternew
This South Korean horror romp is both scary and smart.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Sean Burns |
03-12-2007 |
Reviews
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Depth From Abovenew
The film's political commentary is far from subtle, but it's offered with winning good humor.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
03-09-2007 |
Reviews
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Monsters Inc.new
Seoul survivors battle an unruly beast.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
03-08-2007 |
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