Review of Hiruko the Goblin (1991) by Tristan P — 29 Apr 2008

I don't know which were scarier, the spider-goblins or the space worms.

This review of Hiruko the Goblin (1991) was written by Tristan P on 29 Apr 2008.

Hiruko the Goblin has generally received positive reviews.

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