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Hiruko the Goblin (1991)

Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto

Horror | Comedy | Fantasy

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

A school was built on one of the Gates of Hell, behind which hordes of demons await the moment they will be free to roam the Earth. Hiruko is a goblin sent to Earth on a reconnaissance mission. He beheads students in order to assemble their heads on the demons’ spider-like bodies. Hieda, an archaeology professor, and Masao, a haunted student, investigate the gory deaths and eventually battle Hiruko.

Length 89 minutes

Actors

Kenji Sawada | Naoto Takenaka | Megumi Ueno | Masaki Kudou | Hideo Murota | Kimiko Yo | Ken Mitsuishi | Bang-ho Cho | Yumi Mitani | Chika Asamoto | Imari Tsuji

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/20/2021Home TheaterStreamingVideo on Demand8 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Jay got a pass for JapanCuts so we watched a trio of films in the home theater, starting with this, one I’d been wanting to see. Such a great, weird, crazy movie with over-the-top gore and great practical effects!

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