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Hiruko the Goblin (1991) · ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター

Original title: ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター

1991 · Shinya Tsukamoto · 89 min · Japan · Edited by 1

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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.

A 1991 title built around Based on, Demon and Fantástico. Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.

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Spanish: Yôkai hantâ: Hiruko; Demonios Asesinos
Portuguese: Hiruko: O Goblin
Chinese: 怪談比留子
Korean: 히루코 요괴 헌터

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