Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish

2005

0h 50m

5.2(9 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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4 members

Acting

奥村夏未

Tomoko

Acting

尾美としのり

Yoshiro

Acting

遠山景織子

Etsuko

Acting

Orito Kasahara

Hitoshi

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