Manatsu Girl

Manatsu Girl

1987 · 96 min · Mystery, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie

The Special is loosely inspired by horror classics of the time, such as "Carry" and "Fury." The story is about a little girl who has nightmares and a series of murders in the area, which in a strange way, are related to them.

Directed by Akio Yoshida

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