Innocent Curse

Innocent Curse

2017
★★★☆☆ 6.1/10
⏱️ 111 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 JA
HorrorMysteryThriller
A suburban town is faced with a series of bizarre incidents in which children disappear and three days later an adult in their life dies. A mysterious "child whisperer" phantom appears before journalist Shunya, who is investigating the incidents, and his girlfriend Naomi.

User Reviews

Alunauwie
★ 9/10
Innocent Curse is a Japanese horror film that effectively builds a chilling atmosphere through its dark themes of child abuse and supernatural revenge, rather than relying on jumpscares. The story unfolds with a solid plot and compelling performances—especially from the child actors—delivering a disturbing yet meaningful experience. Despite some flaws in supporting characters, the film leaves a lasting impression and highlights the deep emotional scars caused by abuse. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
September 16, 2025

Crew

Director
Takashi Shimizu
Writer
Brazily Anne Yamada, Takashi Shimizu
Producer
Shingo Sekine

Production

Shochiku Studio, Shochiku Tokyo Studio, Shochiku, Kinoshita Group, Nippon Television Network Corporation, J Storm, Kodansha, dentsu

Keywords

missing childsmall village