Hiruko the Goblin(1991)
ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター
Slam the door shut!
Hiruko the Goblin Synopsis
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.
Hiruko the Goblin (1991) is a horror, fantasy and comedy film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, released on May 11, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Kenji Sawada, Naoto Takenaka, Megumi Ueno and Masaki Kudou. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Writers:
- Daijirô Morohoshi, Koji Tsutsumi, Shinya Tsukamoto
- Producers:
- Sadao Ochi, Toshiaki Nakazawa, Shin Yoneyama
- Composer:
- Tatsushi Umegaki
- Production:
- Nichiei Agency, Sedic, Shochiku-Fuji Company, Wings, Kaijyu Theater, Fangoria Films
- Status:
- Released
Hiruko the Goblin (1991) Trailer
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Hiruko the Goblin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenji Sawada
as Hieda Reijirou
Naoto Takenaka
as Takashi Yabe
Megumi Ueno
as Reiko
- Masaki Kudou
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
Chika Asamoto
as Hieda Akane
- Imari Tsuji
Imari Tsuji
as Takashi Yabe's Mother
- Anri Hayashi
Anri Hayashi
Key crew
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, written by Daijirô Morohoshi, Koji Tsutsumi and Shinya Tsukamoto, produced by Sadao Ochi, Toshiaki Nakazawa and Shin Yoneyama.
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Hiruko the Goblin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 73 ratings.
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Hiruko the Goblin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hiruko the Goblin online?
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Hiruko the Goblin (1991) is available to stream on FEAR Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hiruko the Goblin?
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The main cast of Hiruko the Goblin (1991) includes Kenji Sawada, Naoto Takenaka, Megumi Ueno, Masaki Kudou and Hideo Murota. The film was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hiruko the Goblin released?
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Hiruko the Goblin was released on May 11, 1991 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Hiruko the Goblin worth watching?
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Hiruko the Goblin (1991) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hiruko the Goblin?
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