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      The Grudge

      PG-13 Released Oct 22, 2004 1 hr. 30 min. Horror Mystery & Thriller List
      41% 164 Reviews Tomatometer 46% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less
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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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      Emilliano Jr S Its better to watch the Japanese original than this mediocre adaptation. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Larry L Once again one of my favorite ghosts films. Once again I have to ask the question do you actually watch these movies. We must have some really blood and guts critics because if the movie doesn't have blood and guts in it they don't like it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Christopher C Pointless. Complete waste of 92 minutes. The back story is complete garbage and the rest is a product of that garbage. [Spoiler] Oh boo hoo my wife likes another guy but hasn't even cheated....better murder everyone. Even the cat. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review alessandra p I am interested to watch the original Japanese version. I think it was a solid early 2000's style horror. It was definitely slow in some parts, and the sfx and jump scares were more funny than scary, but still I believe a very strong horror classic. Would I watch it again? No. I would recommend it to horror beginners or people who scare easily, those will probably find it terrifying. Some parts were great and graphic, not disappointing by any means but nothing to write home about. I will still probably watch all the other ones though just to be able to say I have and understand the genre and times better. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Alex R Loved it, dont understand the massive dislike for the movie. Great American remake. I do love the original more though. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/23 Full Review Mu S Por mais que tenha péssimas avaliações, O grito consegue trazer uma trama sensacional e ótimo enredo com um plot twist chocante. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      (L-R) Bill Pullman as Peter and Yuya Ozeki as Yoko in "The Grudge." KaDee Strickland as Susan in "The Grudge." Sarah Michelle Gellar as Karen in "The Grudge." Sarah Michelle Gellar as Karen in "The Grudge." Takako Fuji as Kayako in "The Grudge." On the set of the film "The Grudge." View more photos

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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 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 David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a watchable yet erratic Hollywood remake. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 2, 2020 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
      Executive Producer
      Roy Lee, Joseph Drake, Nathan Kahane, Sam Raimi, Carsten H.W. Lorenz
      Screenwriter
      Takashi Shimizu, Stephen Susco
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Entertainment
      Production Co
      Ghost House Pictures, Senator International
      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
      Sound Mix
      Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.37:1)