Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish
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 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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Genre:Horror
Written By:Sadayuki Murai
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Runtime:50 minutes
Studio:Eisei Gekijo, Pony Canyon, Shogakukan, Shochiku
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