The Grudge

A true horror movie well written and produced. Well worth a watch.

Its got some spooky parts and Sarah Michelle Geller is good in it. If your in the mood for some Aughts-era horror this will do the trick.

The Grudge is based on the Japanese hit, Ju On, which I viewed a few months before watching this film. Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Karen Davis, an American student who works for some kind of social work agency - the details are never really apparent. When one of her colleagues fails to show up for work, Gellar is sent to care for an elderly patient. Upon arriving at the home, Gellar finds a creepy boy (Toshio) locked in the closet, which sets into action the main plot. Im definitely not opposed to foreign films being remade for the American market; however, they seldom live up to the original, as is the case with The Grudge. The film retains many of the original elements, including the Tokyo locale, director Takashi Shimizu, several Japanese stars, and the basic story. Interestingly, much of the background story has changed, which makes the plot more linear and comprehensible. However, the result is a story that is much more obvious and devoid of suspense. What played as mystical and creepy in the original film with Japanese actors sometimes seems semi-laughable when Gellar or Bill Pullman are inserted into the action. Im not a Buffy fan, but I couldnt help but think that Gellar should kick the specter into next year. I wasnt a big fan of Ju On, but it did have creepy atmosphere thats missing from The Grudge. Thus, I cant recommend the remake.

im indifferent on this one. when I was younger I thought it was creepy and great but watching it now its a little cheesy

This movie is so boring that I barely made it to 30 mins and I had to pause three times because simply I couldnt take it. In those 30 mins, I still couldnt find any interest to keep going.

yes. strange. I bought this film twice in six years. I paid for it twice and regret watching it twice and mostly, paying for it twice. boo! hello? is anybody there? ,,, nope!!!

This is one of my favorite scary movies & love watching it over & over again. The Japanese film makers are brilliant at making horror movies without all the graphic blood & gore. They believe in telling stories that have to do with ghost & The Spiritual world, which to me is much more scarier than some American Movies. 2 more examples are& The Ring & Shutter. if you dont own these you should. I also own The Grudge II- just as good as the original.

Original.

I didnt like this movie when it came out... I didnt understand the fear of women with long hair... but going back and watching it now, in 2016, I can see what the appeal was. Its genuinely got some spook to it. Sarah Michelle Gellar is a great actress and I really enjoyed her in this. Its worth watching if you havent seen it, and its worth a rewatch if you have.

We had this DVD before and either lost it or lend it to someone and forgot who. :) Anyway, we love this movie so much, that we bought a second copy. Its entertaining, spooky and really cool!!