Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish
2005, Japanese. Directed by Atsushi Shimizu.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 25 June 2005
- Original title
- 楳図かずお恐怖劇場 ねがい
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sadayuki Murai
- Budget
- $3M
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Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish: quick answers
What should I watch before Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish?
Watch Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: House of Bugs (2005) and Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: Diet (2005) first.
What comes after Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish?
Next in the series: Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: Present (2005), Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: Death Make (2005), and Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: Snake Girl (2005).
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How long is Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish?
Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 June 2005. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish?
If you liked Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish, try Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, Body Bags, Vicious.
Who directed Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish?
Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: The Wish (2005) was directed by Atsushi Shimizu and stars Natsumi Okumura, Toshinori Omi, Kyooko Tooyama.