Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish(2005)
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.
Movie: Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish
Top 4 Billed Cast
Tomoko
Yoshiro
Etsuko
Hitoshi
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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
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5.1
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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