The Host

A huge hit in Korea, the Host is getting a limited release in the US, and we watched it last night. While it seemed to be a straightforward horror movie on the surface, somehow I thought there was a lot of messages floating around in the background. Such as

• The unhealthy US influence on Korea


• How family ties transcend individual imperfections


• The gullibility of the Korean government


• The helplessness of individuals in a fascist environment


• Some more servings of evil US influence and propaganda

At some points, the movie is comedic - and some parts in the middle drag on, and the scares are minimal. It was a big success in Korea, so I get the feeling there is a lot of cultural context I missed out on. A good break from the standard American thrillers nevertheless.