Ju-on: The Grudge
Lions Gate Films | Release Date: July 23, 2004
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Meth-dudeJun 17, 2019
While I can't deny the fact that this is a very well crafted and atmospheric movie, I still feel like it didn't age all that well. The characters are bland, the story is confusing and the movie is unfortunately quite predictable at times.While I can't deny the fact that this is a very well crafted and atmospheric movie, I still feel like it didn't age all that well. The characters are bland, the story is confusing and the movie is unfortunately quite predictable at times. While it's definitely a classic that had a huge impact on the genre, it's not as good as it used to be.… Expand
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PanchogulOct 8, 2020
Es una de las películas mas aterradoras de todos los tiempos, la mejor en el ámbito asiático, es un verdadero clásico del horror, pero si no le pongo un 10 es porque no pienso que sea una película perfecta, el ritmo y la ambientaciónEs una de las películas mas aterradoras de todos los tiempos, la mejor en el ámbito asiático, es un verdadero clásico del horror, pero si no le pongo un 10 es porque no pienso que sea una película perfecta, el ritmo y la ambientación estuvieron muy bien pero la cohesión entre historia e historia la vuelven un poco confusa.… Expand
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10
JohnE.Oct 9, 2006
Totally unlike any normal horror film, this will stay with you long after you have watched it. Some very creepy images along with creepy minimal music. A must for any genuine horror fan.
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AndieV.Jul 2, 2007
this movie scared the shit out of me! for those people who said it was boring: "do you see dead corpses everyday and is use to it or something?" anyways, i had night mares for 2 weeks after seeing this.
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ThomasJFeb 13, 2011
Ju-On, during a first viewing, can seem a bit puzzling as to what is precisely going on. However, persevere with this chilling film. Though I personally find Ringu (The Ring) to be an overall better movie, this film keeps the spine-chillJu-On, during a first viewing, can seem a bit puzzling as to what is precisely going on. However, persevere with this chilling film. Though I personally find Ringu (The Ring) to be an overall better movie, this film keeps the spine-chill factor at a constant high, in comparison to The Ring's ebb and flow. Even some of the scenes which occur in broad daylight (particular the balcony and the new home owner) ooze creepiness. Yes, it's true, the acting can be a bit shoddy, but any lingering doubts on acting methods will soon dissipate when the scares arrive and you can be sure they'll be coming thick and fast. Considering the low-budget nature of the film - for the most part, make-up is about as advanced as it gets - I was amazed at the terrifying nature of the film. This is genuine horror. No sharp gloves or chainsaws here, just a brilliant array of scenes that encourages your mind to interpret, and largely generate, the scares.… Expand
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Ven-WedeFeb 7, 2012
To a Japanese audience, Ju-on may very well be regarded as a generic horror film. But, show it to people that are unaccustomed to and uneducated on the vast cultural differences of its home country, and you will instantly be able to affectTo a Japanese audience, Ju-on may very well be regarded as a generic horror film. But, show it to people that are unaccustomed to and uneducated on the vast cultural differences of its home country, and you will instantly be able to affect them in a way that you couldn't within your own borders. The movie's very 'foreignness' is one of its biggest assets, aiding Westerners in feeling as if they are witnessing horrifying events, rather than being the subject of them. The plot is probably unnecessarily convoluted for what the story is, but all of the cryptic symbolism and subtle spiritual questioning inject the film with a purpose beyond the initial aim of scaring. Sound effects, editing, camera placement and direction are all at a superb level, adding up to something that an English-language remake could never have translated fully.… Expand
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horcrux2007Jun 9, 2015
The last time I watched this movie was 2 years ago on a car ride home from vacation, so I really don't remember anything from this other than maybe one scene. Ju-on is told in a non-linear narrative, and it centers on a cursed house caused byThe last time I watched this movie was 2 years ago on a car ride home from vacation, so I really don't remember anything from this other than maybe one scene. Ju-on is told in a non-linear narrative, and it centers on a cursed house caused by the murder of a woman, Kayako, and her son by the husband. Whoever enters the house is doomed to suffer the same way that Kayako suffered. The film is told over the course of a few years in six separate segments, each involving a different character. Much like an anthology film, Ju-on is rather uneven, but it is much more consistent than most movies told in this format. Much of the scares in the film come from quick, subtle images rather than in-your-face jump scares like the remake. It also has a dark and even depressing atmosphere that makes practically anything in Ju-on scary, from dark hallways to shadows of ghosts. This also does a great job at making the haunted house feel extremely tight and isolated from the rest of the world; even though it's in the middle of a neighborhood, it feels miles away from civilization. If I have anything bad to say about this movie, it's that there are some stretches of time that feel underwhelming and even a little dull. Those moments are few and far between, however. If you're a fan of more subtle horror, you should really enjoy Ju-on.… Expand
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joshua11Jan 9, 2015
Ju on is my favorite horror movie to watch. I have watched both Ju on the Grudge, and The Grudge, and I think Ju on is more frightening, and more entertaining.
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tubeyouAug 29, 2020
True masterpiece and my personal favorite. There is something very unique about the way this movie makes you scared. A lot of people say that the story is bad , the characters are bad... But for this movie the story is completely irrelevant ,True masterpiece and my personal favorite. There is something very unique about the way this movie makes you scared. A lot of people say that the story is bad , the characters are bad... But for this movie the story is completely irrelevant , it only serves as a decoration. One thing this movie is good at is scaring the **** out of you... I have watched it probably at least 20 times and it works everytime. Never gets old.… Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the ideas from the TV film made into a feature as more people get killed for going into the cursed house or being related to somebody who went in.… Expand
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