HONG KONG -- Bong Joon-Ho takes a page from the Hollywood horror machine for his latest, a boxoffice monster both literally and figuratively. With "The Host" Bong has pulled together a multilayered horror-drama that works more often than not. The film gets back on track after a clumsy middle section that's too long and finishes strong, and Bong fans, horror fans and Asiaphiles are likely to be thoroughly satisfied. There's a chance for moderate breakout success overseas.