Hiruko the Goblin (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Hiruko the Goblin is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 and eventually battle Hiruko.
Who’s in it. Hiruko the Goblin stars Kenji Sawada as Hieda Reijirou, Masaki Kudou as Masao Yabe, Hideo Murota as Watanabe and Naoto Takenaka as Takashi Yabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hiruko the Goblin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hiruko the Goblin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hiruko the Goblin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hiruko the Goblin (1991)?
- In GB, Hiruko the Goblin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hiruko the Goblin worth watching?
- Hiruko the Goblin holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hiruko the Goblin?
- Hiruko the Goblin stars Kenji Sawada, Masaki Kudou, Hideo Murota, Naoto Takenaka and Megumi Ueno.
- When was Hiruko the Goblin released?
- Hiruko the Goblin was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.