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Ju-on: The Grudge

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In a Japanese house, a vengeful spirit goes after one person after another, each suffering a horrible death.
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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand .. an old-fashioned sense of scary movies and creates an atmosphere of dread from simple techniques: blank faced ghosts with hollow yet desperate expressions, lingering images that ratchet up the tension, and imaginative sound effects ... Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography The lighting-design of Ju-On: The Grudge is fantastic. Shimizu refuses to cheaply exploit darkness to make the scares and horror stronger... Mar 9, 2023 Full Review Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry An unforgiving and relentless curse, Ju-on delivers on its promise to terrify even long after the movie has ended. Mar 26, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...filmmaker Takashi Shimizu generally proves unable to sustain the viewer's interest for more than a few minutes at a time... Rated: 2/4 Jan 22, 2020 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A contemporary horror masterpiece. Apr 13, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sams K Nothing special for me, good directing and photography but definitely not scary or disturbing Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review S C It was like watching paint dry - so tedious and boring. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Jackson87 C Ju-On: The Grudge (2002), directed by Takashi Shimizu, is a notable entry in the Japanese horror genre that has garnered a cult following for its unsettling atmosphere and chilling narrative structure. The film introduces viewers to a cursed house in Tokyo, where a horrific event has occurred, resulting in a vengeful spirit that haunts anyone who enters. One of the film’s strengths is its ability to create an eerie ambiance, effectively using sound and minimalistic visuals to evoke a sense of dread. Shimizu employs a non-linear storytelling technique, weaving together multiple narratives that explore the lives of various characters affected by the curse. This approach adds layers to the storytelling, though it can sometimes feel disjointed and confusing for viewers trying to piece together the timeline. The film features several memorable scares, including the iconic appearances of the ghostly figures Kayako and her son Toshio. Their haunting presence is effectively unsettling, and the film’s use of jump scares is well-timed, providing genuine moments of fright. However, some viewers may find that the reliance on these tropes becomes predictable over time. While Ju-On excels in atmosphere and tension, its character development leaves much to be desired. Many of the characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult for audiences to fully invest in their fates. This can detract from the emotional impact of the film, as viewers may find themselves disconnected from the characters’ plights. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Justin T This contains strong prolonged terror, fear, tension, scares, horror and so on. It is very similar to the American version but more confusing. I do prefer the American one. This is just as scary though and really builds up a petrifying punch. It is good having two versions of the same film as the timings and the like are slightly different, prolonging the longevity of the film as you can essentially watch it twice! This is highly recommended and will scare you. See both versions. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Shane C The Ju-on Franchise is very hit or miss. Luckily, this movie is the best of them. It's suspenseful, creepy and there's a looming feeling of dread all over the place. Takako Fuji playing Kayako is the best part for sure. I just wish the rest of the movies were like this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Audience Member Creeeepyyyyyy,good watch but the ghosts are pretty Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a Japanese house, a vengeful spirit goes after one person after another, each suffering a horrible death.
Director
Takashi Shimizu
Producer
Takashige Ichise
Screenwriter
Takashi Shimizu
Distributor
Xanadeux Co. Ltd., DeA Planeta S.L., Medusa Communications and Marketing Ltd.
Production Co
Oz Company Ltd.
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 15, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$325.7K
Runtime
1h 32m
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