The Boy from Hell (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2004, The Boy from Hell is a horror film directed by Mari Asato, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Boy from Hell stars Mirai Yamamoto as Setsu, Mitsuru Akaboshi as Daio, Baku Numata and Hanae Shôji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Boy from Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy from Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy from Hell tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy from Hell (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy from Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy from Hell worth watching?
- The Boy from Hell holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy from Hell?
- The Boy from Hell stars Mirai Yamamoto, Mitsuru Akaboshi, Baku Numata, Hanae Shôji and Kanji Tsuda.
- When was The Boy from Hell released?
- The Boy from Hell was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.