Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror
6 movies · 2004
Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror, also known as the Kaiki Gekijou Hexalogy, is a series of six live-action Japanese horror films produced by Pony Canyon. The collection, released theatrically in Japan in 2004 and subsequently in North America in 2006, adapts several manga works by Hideshi Hino. The six films collectively run for 315 minutes and had a total budget and revenue of zero. The series comprises six distinct installments, each with a runtime ranging from 44 to 63 minutes. Titles within the collection include "Dead Girl Walking," "Lizard Baby," and "The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease." The films were released in 2004. The Kaiki Gekijou Hexalogy represents a focused exploration of horror themes through Hideshi Hino's storytelling. This collection of films offers a glimpse into a specific body of work from a Japanese horror creator, presented as a cohesive set of cinematic experiences.
Franchise cast
Kanji TsudaDetective
Shota Sometani
Masaki Miura
Kōen Okumura
Mirai YamamotoSetsu
Hitomi Miwa
Sakichi Sato
Yoshiyuki MorishitaHidetsugu Ôhara
Baku Numata
Narumi Konno
Saya Yūki
Kansai EtoNôfuKurume Arisaka
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Kibaji TankoboHito Sarai
HorikenHoriken
Hanae ShōjiYoshie OhtsukaYoshie OhtsukaKōichi KoshimuraMatomu OndaAll movies in chronological order
Dead Girl WalkingYuri is a typical teenager until she discovers she's seemingly deceased. Despite no longer being alive, she strives to maintain her sense of self and continue living. However, her family wants her gone.0.1
Lizard BabyWriter Umeki, struggling with writer's block, gets a terrifying idea for a horror film: a woman giving birth to a reptile. Ignoring his pregnant wife Akiko’s disapproval, he writes the screenplay, which becomes a critical success. Then, the film's horrifying premise begins to unfold in real life. Akiko gives birth to a baby that is part human, part lizard. The creature slithers and leaves a trail of slime as Akiko cradles it lovingly. Umeki's life mirrors his movie, and he slowly descends into madness.0.1
The Boy from HellGrief-stricken after the death of her son, Setsu encounters a mysterious old woman who promises to resurrect him. Desperate, Setsu accepts, and Daio returns, but is horrifyingly changed – partially decomposed and monstrous. To restore him to humanity, he requires fresh human organs. Setsu's desperate attempts to save her son only transform him into an even more terrifying creature, unstoppable as he hunts for victims to feed his insatiable hunger.1.5
Occult Detective Club: The Doll CemeteryDriven by curiosity, Nanami and Daisuke join the school's occult detective club, which is investigating a curse linked to a student's suicide from the previous year. An antique doll discovered in the deceased student's closet is revealed to be the cause. Arriving at the cemetery, they find that the dolls buried there detect intruders and come to life.0.1
The Ravaged House: Zoroku's DiseaseIn a rural village, Zoroku lives with his sister, Haruko. Their peaceful life is shattered when Zoroku contracts a strange disease that causes painful blisters and disfigurement. His parents, worried about the villagers' reaction, confine him to their home. However, the village chief witnesses Zoroku's condition, leading to widespread mistreatment of both siblings. Unable to bear her brother's suffering, their parents decide to end his life. Haruko attempts to intervene, and the pair flee their home, unsure of what the future holds.0.1
Death TrainThree high school friends, Yukino, Asako, and Natsu, are on a train for their day off when a loud noise and bright flash engulf them. The next day, they arrive at school seemingly unharmed, but something feels wrong. They encounter familiar yet strange faces, their families are altered, and they're pursued by mysterious men in black. Haunted by these unsettling experiences, Yukino flees and finds herself back at the amusement park from their train journey. Realizing they're trapped between nightmare and reality, with two worlds merging, she questions which one is real.0.1
