Hiruko the Goblin
1991, Japanese. Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1991
- Original title
- ヒルコ／妖怪ハンター
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Daijirô Morohoshi, Koji Tsutsumi, Shinya Tsukamoto
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What Hiruko the Goblin is based on
Hiruko the Goblin is adapted from a comic.
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Hiruko the Goblin: quick answers
Is Hiruko the Goblin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hiruko the Goblin?
Hiruko the Goblin runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Hiruko the Goblin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hiruko the Goblin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hiruko the Goblin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hiruko the Goblin yet.
Which OTT platform is Hiruko the Goblin on?
Hiruko the Goblin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 1991. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hiruko the Goblin?
If you liked Hiruko the Goblin, try Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, Mostly Ghostly, Wendell & Wild.
Who directed Hiruko the Goblin?
Hiruko the Goblin (1991) was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and stars Kenji Sawada, Naoto Takenaka, Megumi Ueno.
What is Hiruko the Goblin based on?
Hiruko the Goblin is adapted from a comic.