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“The Grudge” is a horror movie directed by 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 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
Produced by Sam Raimi Robert Tapert Takashige Ichise
Screenplay by Stephen Susco
Based on Ju-On: The Grudge
by
Starring , , , , ,
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

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