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Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish (2005) · 楳図かずお恐怖劇場ねがい

Original title: 楳図かずお恐怖劇場ねがい

2005 · Atsushi Shimizu · 50 min · Japan · Edited by 1

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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.

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A 2005 title built around antología. Directed by Atsushi Shimizu.

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