Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish (2005)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $3,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 0.1392 |
Directed By
Atsushi Shimizu
Crew
Atsushi Shimizu
Sadayuki Murai
Futoshi Nishimura
Kazuo Umezz
Masahiro Watanabe
Tokushô Kikumura
Tomoyuki Imai
Takumi Fujimori
Hideki Onuki
Yukako Imai
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