Man has made his newest predator

Starring: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Go Ah-sung, Oh Dal-su, Ko Asung, Jae-eung Lee

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"How could you leave behind your only sister?" – Park Gang-Du

Why watch this? This Korean film was the best, most creative monster film in years.

Plot Summary: A monstrous creature emerges from Seoul's Han River, terrorizing the city and abducting a young girl named Hyun-seo. Her seemingly dysfunctional family, led by her father, Gang-du, then embarks on a desperate mission to rescue her from the monster's clutches. Their efforts are hampered not only by the creature itself but also by an incompetent government.

Dad's Preview: Years after repeatedly dumping formaldehyde in the Han River, a large, amphibious creature appears, terrorizing folks, and eating a few. The cast of survivors are not normal monster-movie caricatures. They are real, flawed, mistake-prone individuals. This is a plus for the film. Hats off to Korean film-making and director Bong Joon-ho - there's a deeper treasure trove there, as we're starting to learn.

Chungeorahm Film; Showbox, Kadokawa Herald