Vintage Episode: The Host with Jesse Akman + the End of Toxic Schlock

About this episode

The episode explores the South Korean monster movie THE HOST and features a discussion with Jesse Akman on Korean cinema and Bong Joon-Ho.

We wrap up our final mini series with an exploration of the South Korean monster movie modern classic THE HOST! We explore the controversial events that inspired the film, and the cultural influences that director Bong Joon-Ho mirrored in the fim. We're then joined by friend of the show Jesse Akman to discuss Korean cinema, Bong Joon-Ho, and all things the HOST. Stick around after the episode to hear the final words from host Michael Kent as Toxic Schlock comes to a close and discusses future horror related projects.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Kent

Guest: Jesse Akman

Topics covered

• South Korean cinema
• monster movies
• Bong Joon-Ho
• cultural influences
• Toxic Schlock

Keywords

• THE HOST
• horror
• film history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vintage Episode:, The Host with Jesse Akman + the End of Toxic Schlock, THE HOST, Toxic Schlock

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