The Boy from Hell
日野日出志の怪奇劇場 地獄小僧
Synopsis
A mysterious old woman appears before Setsu, who has recently lost her only child in a tragic accident. She says she can bring Setsu's son, Daio back to life. After agreeing to this sinister proposal, Daio returns to his mother, but to Setsu's horror, he is half decomposed and inhuman. To make him human again, he needs fresh human organs. Setsu does everything she can to reincarnate her son, but Daio just turns into a different kind of monster. No one can stop him as he continues to feed his hunger, claiming victim after victim.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mari Asato
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideshi Hino, Naoki Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 日野日出志の怪奇劇場 地獄小僧
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pony Canyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mari Asato
Hideshi Hino, Naoki Yamamoto
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Mari Asato
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Naoki Yamamoto
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy from Hell
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What is The Boy from Hell about?
A mysterious old woman appears before Setsu, who has recently lost her only child in a tragic accident. She says she can bring Setsu's son, Daio back to life. After agreeing to this sinister proposal, Daio returns to his mother, but to Setsu's horror, he is half decomposed and inhuman. To make him human again, he needs fresh human organs. Setsu does everything she can to reincarnate her son, but Daio just turns into a different kind of monster. No one can stop him as he continues to feed his hunger, claiming victim after victim.
Who directed The Boy from Hell?
The Boy from Hell was directed by Mari Asato.
Who stars in The Boy from Hell?
The principal cast of The Boy from Hell includes Mirai Yamamoto, Mitsuru Akaboshi, Baku Numata, Hanae Shōji, Kanji Tsuda.
When was The Boy from Hell released and how long is it?
The Boy from Hell was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 50m.