Box of Goblins
Between August and October, 1952, a series of unusual crimes takes place in Musashino and Mitaka: the attempted murder of 14-year-old Kanako Yuzuki, Kanako's abduction from the strange research "hospital" where she was recovering, then abductions of other girls, followed by their severed limbs in custom-fitted boxes being placed in surrounding towns. News editor Morihiko Toriguchi and crime fiction writer Tatsumi Sekiguchi investigate with the help of onmyōji Akihiko Chūzenji.
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Plot Summary
A strange box is delivered to a couple's doorstep, leading to a series of unsettling and bizarre events. As they interact with the contents of the box, their reality begins to unravel in increasingly disturbing ways. The short film explores themes of curiosity and the unknown with a darkly comedic and horrific tone.
Critical Reception
Box of Goblins is a short, independent horror-comedy that has garnered attention on various online platforms for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it has been praised by genre enthusiasts for its creative execution and effective scares within its limited runtime.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive concept and creepy atmosphere.
- Appreciated for its effective blend of dark humor and horror elements.
- Noted for its surprising twists and unsettling imagery within a short format.
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Fun Fact
The film gained traction primarily through online distribution and word-of-mouth within horror and short film communities.
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