

Innocent Curse
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.
TMDB
5.8/10
11 votes
IMDb
4.4/10
265 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Japanese
- missing child
- small village
Top billed cast
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- Total nominations
- 1
- 1 nomination total
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Release dates
CanadaCA
- PremiereFantasia International Film Festival28 Jul 2017
JapanJP
- Theatrical17 Jun 2017
Frequently asked questions
Innocent Curse was released on 17 June 2017.
- A9/10
Alunauwie
9/16/2025
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…
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