The Host (2006) directed by Bong Joon-ho • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd

Following the dumping of gallons of toxic waste in the river, a giant mutated squid-like creature appears and begins attacking the populace. Gang-du's daughter Hyun-seo is snatched up by the creature; with his family to assist him, he sets off to find her.

The Host movie review & film summary (2007)

The Host Blu-ray Disc Review - IGN

The Host (2006) - IMDb

GOGOL IN SEOUL: THE FILMS OF BONG JOON-HO – Artforum

Ho kang hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

The Host: You Don't Mess With Korean Godzilla – Film Inc.

Movie Review – Host, The (2006) – Fernby Films

Sociopolitical reality as horror: Joon-ho Bong's The Host – The Big Picture Magazine

Review: The Host (2006) — The Kraze

Unlike His Peers, the Director Bong Joon-Ho Likes Ideas and Metaphors - The New York Times

Bong Joon Ho Movies: How to Binge His Movies Before 'Parasite' - GoldDerby