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The Boy from Hell (2004): Cast

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The Boy from Hell is a 2004 horror film directed by Mari Asato, starring Mirai Yamamoto as Setsu, Mitsuru Akaboshi and Kanji Tsuda. It runs 50 minutes.

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The Boy from Hell (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Mari Asato
Genre
Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy from Hell About?

The premise of The Boy from Hell without spoilers.

A mysterious old woman offers grieving mother Setsu a chance to revive her dead son Daio. He returns half‑decomposed and inhuman, needing fresh human organs to become fully human. Setsu’s desperate attempts only turn Daio into a flesh‑hunger monster who stalks victim after victim.

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Cast & crew

The Boy from Hell Cast & Characters

Mirai Yamamoto leads the cast as Setsu, with Mitsuru Akaboshi as Daio and Kanji Tsuda as Detective. Directed by Mari Asato; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mari Asato

More films directed by Mari Asato: Under Your Bed, Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets, Fatal Frame and Bilocation.

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Details

The Boy from Hell Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “怪奇!地狱小僧” and “怪奇!地獄小僧”.

Also known as
  • 怪奇!地狱小僧
  • 怪奇!地獄小僧

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The Boy from Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Boy from Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy from Hell?

The Boy from Hell runs 50 minutes.

When was The Boy from Hell released?

The Boy from Hell was released on October 4, 2004.

Who directed The Boy from Hell?

The Boy from Hell was directed by Mari Asato.

More films by Mari Asato

Who is in the cast of The Boy from Hell?

The Boy from Hell stars Mirai Yamamoto as Setsu, Mitsuru Akaboshi as Daio and Kanji Tsuda as Detective, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Boy from Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy from Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Boy from Hell in?

The original language of The Boy from Hell is Japanese.

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