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Writhing Tongue

Writhing Tongue (1980)

Radar 31Slightly unusual1h 54mDrama · Horror

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

Masako, a five-year-old girl living, gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she suffered horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and arrives at the conclusion that she has tetanus. Her parents have to bear the sufferings of their child. The once peaceful family has changed completely.

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Content check

✗ Not for kidsNo age rating on record
Scary / frightening

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Radar score31/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating6.8
Votes counted5
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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