The Boy from Hell
2004, Japanese. Directed by Mari Asato.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 4 October 2004
- Original title
- 日野日出志の怪奇劇場 地獄小僧
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideshi Hino, Naoki Yamamoto
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The Boy from Hell: quick answers
What should I watch before The Boy from Hell?
Watch Dead Girl Walking (2004) and Lizard Baby (2004) first.
What comes after The Boy from Hell?
Next in the series: The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease (2004), Occult Detective Club: The Doll Cemetery (2004), and Death Train (2004).
Is The Boy from Hell worth watching?
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How long is The Boy from Hell?
The Boy from Hell runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Does The Boy from Hell have a post-credits scene?
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The Boy from Hell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Boy from Hell on?
The Boy from Hell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2004. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy from Hell?
If you liked The Boy from Hell, try Year 10, The Accursed, Saccharine.
Who directed The Boy from Hell?
The Boy from Hell (2004) was directed by Mari Asato and stars Mirai Yamamoto, Mitsuru Akaboshi, Baku Numata.