GUE MOOL (Original title)GUE MURU (Alternative title)GOE-MOOL (Alternative title)The HOST (Alternative title)GWOEMUL (Alternative title)GUIMUL (Alternative title)
Date: 27 July 2006 (Release)Countries: Republic of Korea, JapanDirector: Bong Joon-ho
Production company billing: ©2004. Chungeorahm Film [animated logos] Showbox - a Mediaplex Company/Chungeorahm Film Presented by Chungeorahm Film, Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. A Chungeorahm Film production In association with Happinet Corporation, OCN, Knowledge & Creation Ventures Co. Ltd., IBK Capital Corporation, Cineclick Asia, Cowell BiNEXT Capital, IMM Investment Corp., SBS, M-Venture Investment, Inc., Tube Pictures Co. Ltd., Sego Entertainment Co. Ltd., CJ Venture Investment,. Boston Investment Co. Ltd. Dolby Digital In Colour Prints by Daekyung Total Subtitles [1.85:1] Domestic Distribution: Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. Fujifilm
Synopsis: Science-fiction. At a US Army base gallons of old formaldehyde are poured down the sink, which ends up in a River Han. Six years later, in modern-day Seoul, a monster suddenly appears from the depths of the river, spreading panic and death. When it carries off a little girl before her father's eyes, the family decides to wage war against the monster.
Genres: Science Fiction, Action and Adventure, Drama
Subject: Monsters
Releases
Date: 27 July 2006Country: Republic of KoreaRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 119 mins Language: Korean
Date: November 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 120 mins Dialogue (original): Korean / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Necropolitical metamorphoses: Bong Joon-ho’s The Host and ParasiteAuthor: Yoo Sang-keunArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses two films directed by Bong Joon-ho, 'Gwoemul' ('The Host', 2006) and 'Gisaengchung' ('Parasite', 2019). Considers Bong's adoption of an outbreak narrative related to the idea of communicable disease, and discusses how the films highlight the class-specific nature of environmental risk.
In: Spectator v29 n2 Autumn 2009 Pages: 48-56
Title: The Host and D-War: Complex Intersections of National...Author: CHUNG, Hye Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Imaginings and Transnational Aspirations". Part of a whole issue on transnationalism and film genres in East Asian cinema, this article analyses The HOST and D-WAR.
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v1 n2 2008 Pages: 349-352
Title: DVD reviews: The HostAuthor: LEE, Nikki J.Y. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v19 n2 Aut/Win 2008 Pages: 270-280
Title: South Korea's Film Dilemma in the U.S. Market:"Copywood"...Author: SUH, HaeLim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...or Asian New Wave? - Case Study of Dragon Wars and The Host". A look at D-WAR (Dragon Wars) and GUE MOOL (The Host) in the top five box office films in Korea and also released in the USA. Statistics included for GUE MOOL.
In: Asian Cinema v19 n2 Aut/Win 2008 Pages: 270-280
Title: South Korea's Film Dilemma in the U.S. Market:"Copywood"...Author: SUH, HaeLim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...or Asian New Wave? - Case Study of Dragon Wars and The Host". A look D-WAR (Dragon Wars) and GUE MOOL (The Host) in the top five box office films in Korea and also released in the USA. Statistics included for GUE MOOL.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n5 May 2007 Pages: 93-94
Title: Reviews: The HostAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v61 n1 Autumn 2007 Page: 6
Title: Marx and Coca-Cola - All that is solid melts into warAuthor: GLOVER, Joshua Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a review of recent releases.
In: American Cinematographer v88 n2 February 2007 Page: 12,14
Title: Global Village: Mutant monster terrorizes South Korea in...Author: DAVIS, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...The Host". Cinematographer Hyung-koo Kim describes the t echincal and creative decisions he had to make when filming GUE MOOL.
In: Fangoria n259 January 2007 Pages: 56-60
Title: The Host With the MostAuthor: WADDELL, Calum Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho talks about his film The HOST.
In: Fangoria n259 January 2007 Pages: 58-59
Title: Animating the HostAuthor: KAYE, Don Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On The Orphanage's special effects for The HOST.
In: Metro n152 2007 Pages: 54-59
Title: Playing Host to Bong Joon-hoAuthor: WALSH, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho discusses the making of GUE MOOL, the themes of the film, his career and his views on the Korean film industry.
In: Empire n214 April 2007 Page: 138
Title: At Home/DVD New: The HostAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Realtime n78 Apr/May 2007 Page: 18
Title: Genres transcendedAuthor: CAMERON, Sandy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the new Asian feature films at the 2007 Adelaida F ilm Festival, including INVISIBLE WAVES, ISABELLA, GUE MOOL, SANXIA HAOREN, FONG JUK, HAEBYUNEUI YEOIN and OPERA JAWA.
In: Cinema Scope n30 Spring 2007 Pages: 26-29
Title: A Relay Race of the Weak: Bong Joon-ho's The HostAuthor: NAYMAN, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho talks about his film The HOST.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v60th 2006 Page: 71
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v60th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include distributor/sales contact details.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 44
Title: In Cinemas: The HostAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n30 December 2006 Page: 28
Title: Red Road can travel furtherArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of the twelve films shortlisted for support fr om the UK Film Council's Prints & Advertising Fund.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006 Pages: 32-34
Title: Red riverAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Both the visual effects and unconventionality of Bong Joon-h o's monster film GUE MOOL (The HOST) have contributed to its commercial success in Korea and abroad.
In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006 Page: 18
Title: The Host (Guimul)Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006 Page: 8
Title: Creature comfortsAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Director Bong Joon-ho talks about the making of GUE MOOL (HOST).
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 96
Title: The HostAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n78 Yearbook Pages: 224-225[special Shivers issue]
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: LAMB, Anthony Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1563 15 Sep 2006 Page: 30
Title: Jumping for joyAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho's GUE MOOL (The HOST) is South Korea's all-time box-office admissions record.
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue vSupp n38th Directors F 2006 Page: 43
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - vSupp n38th Directors F 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 42-43
Title: News etc.: From Darko to dud?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the poor critical reception received by director Richard Kelly's film SOUTHLAND TALES at the Cannes Film Fes- tival in 2006. Sidebar is a listing of films that proved more popular with the Cannes critics.
In: Metro n150 2006 Pages: 116-122
Title: No [De]fences: MIFF 2006 Regional FocusAuthor: WALSH, Mike Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: A survey of Asian films and documentaries introduced at the 2006 Melbourne International Film Festival, including GUE MO OL (The HOST).
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 23
Title: News etc.: Its behind you!Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview for GUE MOOL.
In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 7
Title: Asian effectAuthor: MCGAVIN, Patrick Z. Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The 2006 Cannes Film Festival praised the inventiveness of Bong Joon-ho's low-budget monster tale HOST, whose creature effects were done by American special effects The Orphanage, which may boost the company's international profile.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Page: 33
Title: Show of spiritAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: GUE MOOL (The HOST) ended it local run in South Korea on Nov ember 15 with an all-time record of more that 13 million adm issions.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n11 November 2006 Page: 60,62
Title: The HostAuthor: RUSSELL, Jamie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 May 2006 Page: 34
Title: [Variety - 29 May 2006: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1557 4 Aug 2006 Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: The Host is a monster hitArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho's GUE MOOL (The HOST) broke box-office records in Korea with 2.6 million admissions at its opening week.
In: Screen International n1577 22 Dec 2006 Page: 3
Title: The Host with the mostArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief news of the succes of GUE MOOL at the 27th Blue Dragon Awards in Korea in 2006.
In: Cineforum n456 July 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: [Cineforum - n456 July 2006: no known title]Author: s.e.[EMILIANI, Simone] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2006 Cannes International Film Festival.
Author: Choi, Chungmoo Pages: xxiii, 211 pages
Title: Media heterotopias: digital effects and material labor in global film production
Author: CHUNG, Hye Jean [article] Pages: xi, 228 pages
Title: Eco-trauma cinema
Author: Narine, Anil Pages: xii, 257 pages
Title: Bong Joon Ho: la reinvención de los géneros
Author: HEREDERO, Carlos F. Pages: 237 pages
Title: Horror after 9/11: world of fear, cinema of terror
Author: BRIEFEL, Aviva Pages: vi, 263 p.
Title: Virtual hallyu: Korean cinema of the global era
Author: KIM, Kyung Hyun Pages: xviii, 255 pages
Description: This book also discusses Pando ŭi pom (1941).
Title: Bong Joon-ho: mapping reality within the maze of genre
Author: LIM, Youn-hui Pages: 60 p.
Date: 27 July 2006 (Release)Countries: Republic of Korea, JapanDirector: Bong Joon-ho
Production company billing: ©2004. Chungeorahm Film [animated logos] Showbox - a Mediaplex Company/Chungeorahm Film Presented by Chungeorahm Film, Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. A Chungeorahm Film production In association with Happinet Corporation, OCN, Knowledge & Creation Ventures Co. Ltd., IBK Capital Corporation, Cineclick Asia, Cowell BiNEXT Capital, IMM Investment Corp., SBS, M-Venture Investment, Inc., Tube Pictures Co. Ltd., Sego Entertainment Co. Ltd., CJ Venture Investment,. Boston Investment Co. Ltd. Dolby Digital In Colour Prints by Daekyung Total Subtitles [1.85:1] Domestic Distribution: Showbox/Mediaplex, Inc. Fujifilm
Synopsis: Science-fiction. At a US Army base gallons of old formaldehyde are poured down the sink, which ends up in a River Han. Six years later, in modern-day Seoul, a monster suddenly appears from the depths of the river, spreading panic and death. When it carries off a little girl before her father's eyes, the family decides to wage war against the monster.
Genres: Science Fiction, Action and Adventure, Drama
Subject: Monsters
Releases
Date: 27 July 2006Country: Republic of KoreaRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 119 mins Language: Korean
Date: November 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 120 mins Dialogue (original): Korean / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
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©: Chungeorahm Film, Production Company: Chungeorahm Film, In association with: Happinet Pictures, In association with: OCN, In association with: Knowledge & Creation Ventures Co. Ltd., In association with: IBK Capital Corporation, In association with: Cineclick Asia, In association with: IMM Venture Capital, In association with: SBS, In association with: Inc. M-Venture Investment, In association with: Tube Pictures, In association with: Sego Entertainment Co. Ltd., In association with: CJ Venture Investment, Boston Investment Co. Ltd., Presented by: Showbox, Presented by: Chungeorahm Film, Mediaplex, Executive Producer: Choi Yong-bae, Executive Producer: Kim Woo-taek, Producer: Choi Yong-bae, Investment: Jung Jin-ki, Jeong Tae-sung, Co-producer: Joh Neung-yeon, Co-presented by: Hiroshi Kawai, Co-presented by: Kim Sung-su, Co-presented by: Jeon Il-sun, Co-presented by: Kim Yong-woo, Co-presented by: Kim Do-hun, Co-presented by: Lee Young-min, Co-presented by: Kim Young-hoon, Co-presented by: Kim Ji-hoon, Co-presented by: Kim Ha-jung, Co-presented by: Hong Sung-hyuk, Co-presented by: Hwang Woo-hyun, Co-presented by: Kim Eung-seok, Co-presented by: Lee Yong-woo, Co-presented by: Kim Hyun-woo, Co-presented by: Park Hyun-tae, Kim Young-dae, Production Manager: Park Bong-soo, New Zealand Co-ordinator: Jung Won-jo, Local Co-ordinating in San Francisco by: Digitrove Inc., Production Accountant: Kim Min-kyung, Production Accountant: Sung Eun-jeong, Assistant Director (1st): Kim Joon-soo, Assistant Director (2nd): Lee Won-hee, Assistant Director (2nd): Kim Min-seok, Assistant Director (2nd): Cho Won-yeol, Assistant Director (2nd): Kim Kyung-mo, Assistant Director (2nd): Kang Ji-ee, Kim Sung-ho, Script Supervisor: Hah Joon-won, US Casting: John Jackson, Screenplay: Bong Joon-ho, Screenplay: Hah Jun-won, Screenplay: Baek Chul-hyun, Director of Photography: Kim Hyung-ku, Lighting: Lee Gang-san, Lighting: Jung Young-min, B Camera: Sung Seung-taek, C Camera: Kim Byung-seo, Steadicam Operator: Yeo Kyung-bo, Supervising Electrician: Yoo Geun-hee, Key Grip: Choi Woon-jin, Stills Photography (Chungeorahm Film): Han Se-joon, Stills Photography (Chungeorahm Film): Kim Ji-hey, Jung Hyo-jeong, Visual Effects Supervisor: Kevin Rafferty, Visual Effects: The Orphanage LLC, Visual Effects Executive Producer: Marc Sadeghi, Luke O'Byrne, Visual Effects Producer: Arin Finger, Orphanage (Snr Visual Effects Producer): Paul Hettler, Orphanage (VFX Digital prod'n Manager): Lisa Todd, Mary Beth Worzella, Orphanage (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Shadi Almassizadeh, Orphanage (Comptr Graphics Seq Supervsr): Brian Kulig, Michael Spaw, Orphanage (Animation Supervisor): Webster Colcord, Orphanage (Creature Supervisor): Corey Rosen, Orphanage (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): Juan Bronson, Orphanage (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): Karen Kelly, Kelly Kim, Orphanage (Lead Animator): Neil Michka, Andrew Schneider, Orphanage (Editorial Supervisor): Carl Walters, Orphanage (Visual Effects Editor): Carrie Cassada, Special Effects Supervisor: Kim Byung-kee, Special Effects Supervisor: Future Vision, Special Effects Foreman: Do Kwang-il, Special Effects Foreman: Ahn Sang-hyun, Kim Man-seung, Computer Graphics: EON Digital Films, Animation: The Orphanage LLC, Editor: Kim Sun-min, Editing Operator: Baek Chul-hyun, Art Director: Ryu Seung-hee, Art Department Co-ordinator: Lee Chung-mi, Yim Geun-young, Set Designer: Yang Hong-sam, Production Design Unit: Oh Jae-young, Set Decorator: Lee Jin-woo, 'Agent Yellow' Design: Cho Min-soo, Illustration/Storyboard: Ha Kwnag-min, Previsualization: Lee Ji-sing, Animatic: Kang Jong-ik, Animatic: Yoon Dong-hyun, Lee Chang-kyoo, Props Master: Jang Seok-ho, Properties: Yoo Jeong-eun, Costumes: Cho Sang-kyoung, Special Wardrobe: Seol Young-geun, Make-up/Hair: Song Jong-hee, Animatronics: John Cox's Creature Workshop, Creature Design: Jang Hee-chul, Creature Scannable Maquette Molded/Cast: Weta Workshop, Special Make-up: Kwak Tae-yong, Special Make-up: Hwang Hyo-kyun, Cell, Creature Animatronics Supervisor: John Cox, JCs CreatureWS (Animatronics Supervisor): John Cox, JCs CreatureWS (Animatronics): Steven Renn, JCs CreatureWS (Animatronics): James Paul, JCs CreatureWS (Animatronics): Mark Sloane, Sonny Tilders, Digital Intermediate: H.F.R., Prints by: Ltd. Daekyung Total Co., Colour Timer: Oh Sung-wook, Music: Musikdorf, Music Composer/Adaptation: Lee Byung-woo, String Conductor/Adaptation: Brian Suits, Conductor (Musikdorf): Lee Byung Woo, Music Recording (Musikdorf): Kim Nam-hyuck, Music Recording (Korean Culture/Content): Koo Jong-pil, Sound Designer: Lee In-gyoo, Joh Ye-jin, Sound Supervisor: Choi Tae-young, Sound Recording: Lee Seung-chul, Audio Production: Live Tone, Optical Sound Recording: Park Ki-young, Kim Gui-hyung, Sound Mixer (Live Tone): Choi Tae-young, Re-recording Mixer: Choi Tae-young, Park Yong-ki, Dialogue Editor: Park Yong-ki, Creature Sound Design: Sean Garnhart, Coll Anderson, Additional Creature Sound: Rob Nokes, Sound Dogs Toronto, Sound Effects Editor: Kang Hye-young, Sound Effects Editor: Kim Mi-ra, ADR (Oversea Supervisor): Yasuaki Nakajima, ADR (Engineer): Mark Desimone, ADR Mixer: Kim Young-rok, ADR (Studio): Magno Sound, Foley Artist: Lee Chang-ho, Foley Artist: Park Joon-oh, Foley Recordist: Choi Yong-oh, Foley Recordist: Lee Dong-hwan, Foley: Joo Byol, Visual Effects Consulting: Nina Rappaport, Visual Effects Consulting: Kymber Lim, Seryong Kim, Dolby Consultant: Kim Jae-kyung, Kim Kyung-tae, German Dialogue Teacher [Coach]: Heidi Kang, English Dialogue Teacher [Coach]: Shin Dong-young, English Scenario Translator: Darcy Paquet, Japanese Scenario Translator: Yeon Ji-mi, Rie Nemoto, English Script Translator: Michael Hurt, Martial Arts: Yang Gil-young, Martial Arts Instructor: Song Min-suk
Cast
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Song Gang-ho (Park Gang-du), Byun Hee-bong (Park Hee-bong), Park Hae-il (Park Nam-il), Bae Doo-na (Park Nam-ju), Goh Ah-sung (Park Hyun-seo), Oh Dal-soo (creature voice), Lee Jae-eung (Se-jin), Lee Dong-ho (Se-ju), Yoon Je-moon (homeless man), Yim Pil-sung (Nam-il's old schoolmate), Kim Roi-ha (man in yellow), Yoo Yeon-soo (manager CHO), Park No-shik (arms broker), Go Soo-hee (nurse taken hostage), Scott Wilson (Douglas), Kim Hak-sun (Mr Kim), Paul Lazar (US doctor), Brian Lee (young Korean doctor), David Josep Anselmo (Sgt Donald), Shin Seung-ree (Donald's girlfriend), Kwon Byung-gil (doctor 1 in isolation unit), Sohn Jin-ho (doctor 2 in isolation unit), Baik Do-bin (skinny man in disinfection truck), Park Jung-ki (man with dyed hair in disinfection truck), Jung In-gi (hospital doctor), Park Jin-woo (hospital policeman), Maing Bong-hak (fisherman 1), Sohn Jin-hwan (fisherman 2), Kwon Hyun-pung (Mr Yoon), Shin Hyun-jong (Mr Yoon's friend), Jung Kang-hee (Mr Yoon's employee), Yoo Seung-mok (taxi driver), Lee Eung-jae (boyfriend), Kim Da-young (girlfriend), Park Kyung-mok (future groom), Kwon Bang-hyun (future bride), Kim Ba-da (photographer), Kim Sang-jo (old security guard), Choi Doo-young (blind date man), Song Kyung-ha (blind date woman), Lee Jong-yoon (matt 4 man 1), Lee Dong-yong (matt 4 man 2), Jung Hyung-ho (matt 4 man 3), Kim Da-yeon (matt 5 woman), Ji Ha-gun, Moon Hee-ra (man taking pictures with mobile phone), Han Se-ah (long-haired woman), Lee Hoon-jin (fat man), Na Mi-ran (Young-ho's mom), Seo Ha-nul (mistaken girl), Sohn Young-soon (old lady in bus), Lee Seung-jin (mistaken girl's father), Choi Dae-sung (man on paddle boat), Kim Nan-hee (woman on paddle boat), Min Kyung-jin (security at joint memorial), Kim Bo-hyun (mourning woman), Kim Bi-bi (nurse 1 at hospital), Kim Hyo-sun (nurse 2 at hospital), Choi Jae-sub (arms broker man 1), Kim Chang-ryol (arms broker man 2), Kim Dae-geun (arms broker man 3), Sung Yeol-suk (germ warfare soldier 1), Cho Young-kyu (detective 1), Cho Duk-je (detective 2), Choi Kyo-shik (detective 3), Kim Jong-joon (shooting policeman), Ko Chang-seok (nurse's aide 1 at hospital), Yoo In-soo (nurse's aide 2 at hospital), Jung Won-jo (protesting man), Seo Young-joo (protesting woman), Martin E. Cayce (spokesperson for US Congress), Clinton Morgan (agent yellow agent), Choi Il-gu, Kim Soo-jin (news anchor), Kim Won-jang, Yoo Hyung-seo, Hong Win-ki (news reporter), Kang Hee-sun, Cristen Cho (agent yellow warning broadcaster), Hong Won-ki, Lee Wang-woo (archery commentator), Kim Byun-hoon, Song Jung-aeh, Jo Jin-young, Lee Joon-ho (voice actor)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Science fiction film and television v14 n1 Spring 2021 Pages: 45-69Title: Necropolitical metamorphoses: Bong Joon-ho’s The Host and ParasiteAuthor: Yoo Sang-keunArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses two films directed by Bong Joon-ho, 'Gwoemul' ('The Host', 2006) and 'Gisaengchung' ('Parasite', 2019). Considers Bong's adoption of an outbreak narrative related to the idea of communicable disease, and discusses how the films highlight the class-specific nature of environmental risk.
In: Spectator v29 n2 Autumn 2009 Pages: 48-56
Title: The Host and D-War: Complex Intersections of National...Author: CHUNG, Hye Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Imaginings and Transnational Aspirations". Part of a whole issue on transnationalism and film genres in East Asian cinema, this article analyses The HOST and D-WAR.
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v1 n2 2008 Pages: 349-352
Title: DVD reviews: The HostAuthor: LEE, Nikki J.Y. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Asian Cinema v19 n2 Aut/Win 2008 Pages: 270-280
Title: South Korea's Film Dilemma in the U.S. Market:"Copywood"...Author: SUH, HaeLim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...or Asian New Wave? - Case Study of Dragon Wars and The Host". A look at D-WAR (Dragon Wars) and GUE MOOL (The Host) in the top five box office films in Korea and also released in the USA. Statistics included for GUE MOOL.
In: Asian Cinema v19 n2 Aut/Win 2008 Pages: 270-280
Title: South Korea's Film Dilemma in the U.S. Market:"Copywood"...Author: SUH, HaeLim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...or Asian New Wave? - Case Study of Dragon Wars and The Host". A look D-WAR (Dragon Wars) and GUE MOOL (The Host) in the top five box office films in Korea and also released in the USA. Statistics included for GUE MOOL.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n5 May 2007 Pages: 93-94
Title: Reviews: The HostAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v61 n1 Autumn 2007 Page: 6
Title: Marx and Coca-Cola - All that is solid melts into warAuthor: GLOVER, Joshua Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a review of recent releases.
In: American Cinematographer v88 n2 February 2007 Page: 12,14
Title: Global Village: Mutant monster terrorizes South Korea in...Author: DAVIS, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...The Host". Cinematographer Hyung-koo Kim describes the t echincal and creative decisions he had to make when filming GUE MOOL.
In: Fangoria n259 January 2007 Pages: 56-60
Title: The Host With the MostAuthor: WADDELL, Calum Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho talks about his film The HOST.
In: Fangoria n259 January 2007 Pages: 58-59
Title: Animating the HostAuthor: KAYE, Don Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On The Orphanage's special effects for The HOST.
In: Metro n152 2007 Pages: 54-59
Title: Playing Host to Bong Joon-hoAuthor: WALSH, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho discusses the making of GUE MOOL, the themes of the film, his career and his views on the Korean film industry.
In: Empire n214 April 2007 Page: 138
Title: At Home/DVD New: The HostAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Realtime n78 Apr/May 2007 Page: 18
Title: Genres transcendedAuthor: CAMERON, Sandy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the new Asian feature films at the 2007 Adelaida F ilm Festival, including INVISIBLE WAVES, ISABELLA, GUE MOOL, SANXIA HAOREN, FONG JUK, HAEBYUNEUI YEOIN and OPERA JAWA.
In: Cinema Scope n30 Spring 2007 Pages: 26-29
Title: A Relay Race of the Weak: Bong Joon-ho's The HostAuthor: NAYMAN, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho talks about his film The HOST.
In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v60th 2006 Page: 71
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v60th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include distributor/sales contact details.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 44
Title: In Cinemas: The HostAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n30 December 2006 Page: 28
Title: Red Road can travel furtherArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of the twelve films shortlisted for support fr om the UK Film Council's Prints & Advertising Fund.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006 Pages: 32-34
Title: Red riverAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Both the visual effects and unconventionality of Bong Joon-h o's monster film GUE MOOL (The HOST) have contributed to its commercial success in Korea and abroad.
In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006 Page: 18
Title: The Host (Guimul)Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006 Page: 8
Title: Creature comfortsAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Director Bong Joon-ho talks about the making of GUE MOOL (HOST).
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 96
Title: The HostAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n78 Yearbook Pages: 224-225[special Shivers issue]
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: LAMB, Anthony Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1563 15 Sep 2006 Page: 30
Title: Jumping for joyAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho's GUE MOOL (The HOST) is South Korea's all-time box-office admissions record.
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue vSupp n38th Directors F 2006 Page: 43
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - vSupp n38th Directors F 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details.
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Pages: 42-43
Title: News etc.: From Darko to dud?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the poor critical reception received by director Richard Kelly's film SOUTHLAND TALES at the Cannes Film Fes- tival in 2006. Sidebar is a listing of films that proved more popular with the Cannes critics.
In: Metro n150 2006 Pages: 116-122
Title: No [De]fences: MIFF 2006 Regional FocusAuthor: WALSH, Mike Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: A survey of Asian films and documentaries introduced at the 2006 Melbourne International Film Festival, including GUE MO OL (The HOST).
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Page: 23
Title: News etc.: Its behind you!Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview for GUE MOOL.
In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 7
Title: Asian effectAuthor: MCGAVIN, Patrick Z. Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The 2006 Cannes Film Festival praised the inventiveness of Bong Joon-ho's low-budget monster tale HOST, whose creature effects were done by American special effects The Orphanage, which may boost the company's international profile.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Page: 33
Title: Show of spiritAuthor: NOH, Jean Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: GUE MOOL (The HOST) ended it local run in South Korea on Nov ember 15 with an all-time record of more that 13 million adm issions.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n11 November 2006 Page: 60,62
Title: The HostAuthor: RUSSELL, Jamie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 May 2006 Page: 34
Title: [Variety - 29 May 2006: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1557 4 Aug 2006 Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: The Host is a monster hitArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Bong Joon-ho's GUE MOOL (The HOST) broke box-office records in Korea with 2.6 million admissions at its opening week.
In: Screen International n1577 22 Dec 2006 Page: 3
Title: The Host with the mostArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief news of the succes of GUE MOOL at the 27th Blue Dragon Awards in Korea in 2006.
In: Cineforum n456 July 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: [Cineforum - n456 July 2006: no known title]Author: s.e.[EMILIANI, Simone] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2006 Cannes International Film Festival.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Healing historical trauma in South Korean film and literatureAuthor: Choi, Chungmoo Pages: xxiii, 211 pages
Title: Media heterotopias: digital effects and material labor in global film production
Author: CHUNG, Hye Jean [article] Pages: xi, 228 pages
Title: Eco-trauma cinema
Author: Narine, Anil Pages: xii, 257 pages
Title: Bong Joon Ho: la reinvención de los géneros
Author: HEREDERO, Carlos F. Pages: 237 pages
Title: Horror after 9/11: world of fear, cinema of terror
Author: BRIEFEL, Aviva Pages: vi, 263 p.
Title: Virtual hallyu: Korean cinema of the global era
Author: KIM, Kyung Hyun Pages: xviii, 255 pages
Description: This book also discusses Pando ŭi pom (1941).
Title: Bong Joon-ho: mapping reality within the maze of genre
Author: LIM, Youn-hui Pages: 60 p.