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
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(34)
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
(7)
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.