Hiruko the Goblin
6.1/10
Rating
89 min
Runtime
1991
Release Year
Shinya Tsukamoto
Director
Cast
Kenji Sawada, Naoto Takenaka, Megumi Ueno, Masaki Kudou, Hideo Murota
Quick Synopsis
In a school constructed over one of the Gates of Hell, a portal that keeps countless demons trapped, a goblin named Hiruko arrives on Earth to scout the area. Hiruko kills students by beheading them, using their heads to create spider-like demon creatures. An archaeology professor named Hieda and a student named Masao, who is troubled by supernatural experiences, work together to investigate the brutal murders and uncover the truth behind the demonic threat.
Detailed Synopsis of Hiruko the Goblin
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.
