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The Grudge

Play trailer Poster for The Grudge PG-13 Released Oct 22, 2004 1h 30m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Matthew Williams (William Mapother), his wife, Jennifer (Clea DuVall), and mother, Emma (Grace Zabriskie), are Americans making a new life in Tokyo. Together they move into a house that has been the site of supernatural occurrences in the past, and it isn't long before their new home begins terrorizing the Williams family as well. The house, as it turns out, is the site of a curse that lingers in a specific place and claims the lives of anyone that comes near.
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There's some creepy imagery to be found, but not much in the way of logic or truly jarring scares.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Grisly ghost story lacks plot; not for tweens. Rated: 2/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Jamie Russell BBC.com It's mechanical moviemaking, but when it works you're likely to quiver, cower and leap with fright. Rated: 3/5 Jan 26, 2005 Full Review Akos Peterbencze The Screen The absence of a real narrative and legit characters actually allowed Shimizu to focus on his one and only primary goal: inducing and cultivating fear in the viewer. Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast The film toggles between characters in the past and present which prevents the viewer from becoming wholly engaged in the film and its stakes, but the frequent and effective scares make this a worthwhile watch. Rated: 3/5 Dec 14, 2023 Full Review Matthew Rozsa matthewrozsa.com One of those movies that seemed destined to be iconic as soon as it was released. From its unique storytelling method to the utter creepiness of Toshio, it's unforgettable. Rated: 3/4 Jan 4, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lucas L It’s a good American film over the Japanese one I like this one because I just prefer English and the grudge is so creepy and realistic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review James B I didn't really find this scary and it's about as good as the original but I prefer the ring. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Emil P This was pointless. It was scary but not good. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review e6e 6 This film is dreadful. The only thing its known for are it's lazy jumpscares, also the plot doesn't make sense at all. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Patrick F When Kayakos husband finds out his wife is obsessed with another man. His rage fills within and he murder's his family and even the cat. The energy of sorrow, fear and rage remain in that house, infesting everyone who crosses its path, Cursing them to tragic deaths by the vengeful spirit of Kayako. A underated horror movie from my perspective. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Luke M The Grudge captures everything it's set out to do, keeping you at the edge of your seat for the most of the run time and keeping you waiting for what's next for the rest. If you are looking for a fun, one and done horror flick. This is quite the recommendation. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Matthew Williams (William Mapother), his wife, Jennifer (Clea DuVall), and mother, Emma (Grace Zabriskie), are Americans making a new life in Tokyo. Together they move into a house that has been the site of supernatural occurrences in the past, and it isn't long before their new home begins terrorizing the Williams family as well. The house, as it turns out, is the site of a curse that lingers in a specific place and claims the lives of anyone that comes near.
Director
Takashi Shimizu
Producer
Doug Davison, Rob Tapert, Takashige Ichise
Screenwriter
Takashi Shimizu, Stephen Susco
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Senator International, Ghost House Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Disturbing Images|Some Sensuality|Terror|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 18, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$110.2M
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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