Hiruko the Goblin
Watch TrailerA 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.
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| Original Title | ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Horror, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Director | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (66 votes) |
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Director Shinya Tsukamoto constructs a narrative on stark contrast, blending grotesque body horror with pitch-black school comedy. He works with a manga-esque visual grammar, employing frenetic editing and visceral practical effects to generate a sense of tangible, physiological dread.
What lingers after the viewing is the memory of a delirious whirlwind where terror meets absurdity, and traditional yōkai are reimagined through a chaotic, punk lens. It’s a defiant burst of unfiltered cinematic id. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto
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