“The Grudge” is a horror movie directed by Takashi Shimizu and released in 2004. The movie is a remake of Shimizu’s Japanese horror film “Ju-On: The Grudge.” The story follows a group of people who become haunted by a vengeful spirit after entering a cursed house in Tokyo. The curse spreads, and each person who enters the house becomes trapped in a cycle of terror and death.
Review:
“The Grudge” is a chilling and atmospheric horror movie that relies on suspense and jump scares to create tension. The movie’s nonlinear narrative structure adds to the confusion and unease, as the audience pieces together the events leading up to the curse. The movie benefits from a strong cast, including Sarah Michelle Gellar as the lead character Karen, and a haunting score. “The Grudge” is a solid horror movie that delivers on scares and atmosphere.
Awards:
“The Grudge” did not receive many award nominations or wins, but it was a commercial success. The movie was nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards in 2005, but it lost to “Shaun of the Dead.”
Popularity:
“The Grudge” was a box office success upon release and has since become a popular horror movie. The movie has spawned several sequels and a crossover with “The Ring” franchise. It currently has a 5.9/10 rating on IMDb and a 39% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “The Grudge” is a must-watch for horror fans and anyone looking for a creepy and suspenseful movie.
Directed by | Takashi Shimizu |
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Produced by | Sam Raimi Robert Tapert Takashige Ichise |
Screenplay by | Stephen Susco |
Based on | Ju-On: The Grudge by Takashi Shimizu |
Starring | Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, KaDee Strickland, Clea DuVall, Bill Pullman, |
Music by | Christopher Young |
Cinematography | Hideo Yamamoto |
Edited by | Jeff Betancourt |
Production companies |
Columbia Pictures Ghost House Pictures |
Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing (International) Herald Film Company (Japan) |
Release date | October 22, 2004 (United States) |
Running time | 91 minutes |
Countries | United States Japan |
Languages | English Japanese |
Budget | $10 million |
Box office | $187.2 million |