The Host (2006)

The Host 괴물 Poster Country South Korea Directed by Bong Joon-ho Release Date 2006 Language Korean English Studio Chungeorahm Film Distributor Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. Main Cast Character Actor Park Gang-du Song Kang-ho Park Hee-bong Byun Hee-bong Park Nam-il Park Hae-il Park Nam-joo Bae Doona Park Hyun-seo 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 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 an Ithaca 37 to fight the monster.

Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge

Park Hee-bong (Byun Hee-bong) can barely believe his eyes.

Park takes aim at the monster.

Winchester Model 1912 Shotgun

The Park family uses a Winchester Model 1912 to fight the monster.

Winchester Model 1912 - 12 gauge

Park Nam-il (Park Hae-il) has a “dirty Harry” moment with the monster.

Park Nam-il fires at the monster.

Park Hee-bong takes aim at the swimming monster.

Daewoo K1A

South Korean security forces wield the Daewoo K1A assault rifle.

Daewoo K1A - 5.56x45mm

Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho) is taken into custody by security forces.

M16A1 Rifle

South Korean military personnel carry the M16A1 rifle.

M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

Evacuation of the Wonhyo Bridge riverfront.

Prop Revolver

South Korean security forces appear to carry a prop revolver.