Innocent Curse
2017
⏱️ 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
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.
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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