Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish

Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish

Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish

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Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish

2005

0h 50m

5.3(10 votes)

Horror

Overview

A lonely schoolboy discovers a block of wood carved into the shape of a human head. Seeking companionship he and the puppet-doll become best playmates. Soon things begin to change and the situation goes from innocent to downright sinister.

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Eisei Gekijo

Pony Canyon

Shogakukan

Shochiku

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

奥村夏未

Tomoko

奥村夏未

Acting

尾美としのり

Yoshiro

尾美としのり

Acting

遠山景織子

Etsuko

遠山景織子

Acting

Orito Kasahara

Hitoshi

Orito Kasahara

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