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The Grudge (2004) -- An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.
The Grudge (2004) -- An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.
The Grudge (2004) -- An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.
The Grudge (2004) -- An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

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Overview

User Rating:
5.7/10   40,354 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Stephen Susco (screenplay)
Takashi Shimizu (film "Ju-On: The Grudge")
Contact:
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Release Date:
22 October 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
It never forgives. It never forgets. more
Plot:
An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
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(165 articles)
User Comments:
I was pleasantly shocked more (892 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Der Fluch (Germany)
The Juon (Japan)
Untitled 'Ju-on: The Grudge' Remake (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, disturbing images/terror/violence, and some sensuality.
Runtime:
92 min | South Korea:97 min (uncut version) | Japan:98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The spooky popping sounds that accompany the appearance of the female ghost were made with a hair comb. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): At the cemetery, Karen tells her boyfriend that burning incense is a Buddhist ritual, and that the smoke carries their prayers to the spirits of the departed. Buddhism doesn't acknowledge everlasting spirits. It is actually a Shinto ritual. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Maria: Good morning. Peter? Are you OK? You're up early today.
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FAQ

How does a person catch the grudge?
Are any characters based on the ones from the original film?
Why did Peter commit suicide?
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111 out of 173 people found the following comment useful.
I was pleasantly shocked, 24 October 2004
10/10
Author: Danny from Seattle, WA

I went to this movie expecting an artsy scary film. What I got was scare after scare. It's a horror film at it's core. It's not dull like other horror films where a haunted house just has ghosts and gore. This film doesn't even show you the majority of the deaths it shows the fear of the characters. I think one of the best things about the concept where it's not just the house thats haunted its whoever goes into the house. They become haunted no matter where they are. Office buildings, police stations, hotel rooms... etc. After reading some of the external reviews I am really surprised that critics didn't like this film. I am going to see it again this week and am excited about it.

I gave this film 10 stars because it did what a horror film should. It scared the s**t out of me.

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