Hiruko the Goblin (1991)
Original title: ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター
Hiruko the Goblin is a 1991 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Kenji Sawada, Naoto Takenaka and Megumi Ueno.
A 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.
Quick answers
What is Hiruko the Goblin about?
A 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.
When was Hiruko the Goblin released?
Hiruko the Goblin was released on 11 May 1991.
How long is Hiruko the Goblin?
Hiruko the Goblin runs 1h 29m.
Who made Hiruko the Goblin?
Hiruko the Goblin was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Cast
- Kenji Sawada as Hieda Reijirou
- Naoto Takenaka as Takashi Yabe
- Megumi Ueno as Reiko
- Masaki Kudou as Masao Yabe
- Hideo Murota as Watanabe
- Kimiko Yo as Reiko's Mother
- Ken Mitsuishi as Archeologist
- Bang-ho Cho as Archeologist
- Yumi Mitani as Grandmother
- Chika Asamoto as Hieda Akane
- Imari Tsuji as Takashi Yabe's Mother
- Anri Hayashi