The Host
2006 · 120 min · Director: Bong Joon Ho
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
An American military base of Yongson releases toxic chemicals in the drain to the Han River under the direct order of an arrogant coroner. Six years later, a mutant squid monster leaves the water and attacks people on the side of the river.
Emotional fingerprint
The Host (2006) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 30%, Empathy 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Empathy, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Empathy and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Empathy
- Fear
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Empathy | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 42 % | 32 % | 8 % | 17 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Humor | 51 % | 39 % | 16 % | 30 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 75 % | 59 % | 38 % | 51 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Sadness | 82 % | 61 % | 55 % | 48 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 73 % | 60 % | 55 % | 44 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Tension | 68 % | 63 % | 53 % | 45 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Tension | 58 % | 53 % | 45 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 53 % | 48 % | 35 % | 25 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 61 % | 48 % | 41 % | 30 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Empathy | 75 % | 53 % | 60 % | 40 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 79 % | 66 % | 62 % | 54 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Sadness | 71 % | 68 % | 46 % | 46 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 71 % | 69 % | 44 % | 42 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Tension | 80 % | 74 % | 59 % | 53 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Empathy | 78 % | 69 % | 64 % | 48 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Tension | 76 % | 70 % | 59 % | 48 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Tension | 85 % | 81 % | 60 % | 66 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Tension | 79 % | 69 % | 55 % | 59 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Empathy | 58 % | 37 % | 43 % | 27 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Se-jin
Se-joo
Young Korean Doctor
Donald
Fumigation Truck Skinny Man
U.S. Senator (uncredited)
Man from Duck Boat (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Bong Joon Ho
- Written by
- Bong Joon Ho, Won-jun Ha, Chul-hyun Baek, Baek Chul-hyun, Hah Jun-won
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2006
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Country
- South Korea, Japan
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
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