Review of Hiruko the Goblin (1991) by James T — 29 Oct 2007

Hmmm...I really wasn't feeling this one. This is obviously my least favourite in tsukamoto's filmography.

This review of Hiruko the Goblin (1991) was written by James T on 29 Oct 2007.

Hiruko the Goblin has generally received positive reviews.

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