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Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish(2005)
Status: Released
Date: 2005-06-25
53%
10 Votes
Time: 0h 50m
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.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
Budget: $3,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish
Top 4 Billed Cast
奥村夏未
Tomoko
尾美としのり
Yoshiro
遠山景織子
Etsuko
Orito Kasahara
Hitoshi
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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.
Release Date
2005-06-25
Average
5.3
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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