The Grudge

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: October 22, 2004

3.5	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 272 Ratings

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Film_Fanatic_15Nov 22, 2010

The biggest issue with the Grudge is the lack of a story. It isn't clearly told and none of the cast has much to show, and the audience doesn't have much to be impressed with. The only thing that would be impressive is if anyone can catch onThe biggest issue with the Grudge is the lack of a story. It isn't clearly told and none of the cast has much to show, and the audience doesn't have much to be impressed with. The only thing that would be impressive is if anyone can catch on the psychological aspect, which drives the film to a new low. Weird events keep happening and the only thing I can think of is "When will it get interesting?" The tone above all is different from other horror movies, and the simplicty of this is what happens, and this is what is going to happen, doesn't suit well with me. And the bad acting from the cast doesn't help either. The sequences of the demon attacking people and screwing their lives is the only thing that holds the movie together.… Expand

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JoseRochaPTOct 3, 2011

I could say wonders about this movie, but I won't because it isn't a wonder, after watching the Original The Grudge this movie is nothing but an improved one copying the original. Nothing new, no new explanations.

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OfficialMar 8, 2014

It was scary at times, I'll give them that, but most of them are not logical. The film is mostly filled with jump-scares without building up any suspense. Ultimately, a disappointment.

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eTurkeyDec 24, 2011

The wooden acting isn't the best, the cheesy dialogue doesn't quite cut it at times and the film itself is quite short but The Grudge (at times) is quite the frightful movie. >:-)

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mds03Mar 3, 2013

Very well made and effective horror movie. Takashi Shimizu did a great job as director. Sarah Michelle Gellar had a very believable performance in this movie. The only problem was that at times it could take a while for something to happen.

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JacobparkerMay 20, 2013

That noise that sounds like someone is burping, is very scary.
And then that girl with the open mouth! Not for the faint of heart. The scariest scene is when the girl is coming closer and closer and closer! Really well made horror movieThat noise that sounds like someone is burping, is very scary.
And then that girl with the open mouth! Not for the faint of heart. The scariest scene is when the girl is coming closer and closer and closer! Really well made horror movie from raimi!… Expand

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lukechristianscSep 20, 2014

From fearsome film maker Sam Raimi comes a film that will shock you til the end. i don't why that director Takashi Shimizu decided to direct another grudge movie ( duh he already made the grudge in japan it was called Ju-on Grudge . ) SoFrom fearsome film maker Sam Raimi comes a film that will shock you til the end. i don't why that director Takashi Shimizu decided to direct another grudge movie ( duh he already made the grudge in japan it was called Ju-on Grudge . ) So any way the grudges stars Sarah Jessica Parker as a nurse in a weird house taking care of a victim. This is one of scariest Japanese motion pictures i seen this makes it number one.Maybe Shimizu that bad from a film maker what else does have to impress me ? . Grade A… Expand

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RirenMar 4, 2007

The only effective thing about The Grudge is the gimmicks it brings to the table. The masses of black hair are creepy. The distinct groaning sound is creepy. The pale little boy is creepy (if you aren't fed up with pale children from a The only effective thing about The Grudge is the gimmicks it brings to the table. The masses of black hair are creepy. The distinct groaning sound is creepy. The pale little boy is creepy (if you aren't fed up with pale children from a host of similar movies). The plot, the acting, the mood - these are all generic, certainly nothing fresh enough to have necessitated it being a remake. If there is one annoying person who likes to make fun of movies in the theatre, they will make fun of The Grudge - and it's really the sort of movie that attracts those kinds of patrons, too.… Expand

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marcmyworksSep 26, 2020

Not the greatest film, though seriously not the worst. I'd say Sarah Michelle Gellar really is the scene stealer, besides... you know, the ghosts.

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reviewfrom19842Aug 10, 2016

A movie that's not scary not clever not entering it's just there. It's not complete awful just a it's a pointless and hallow remake of a Japanese movie.

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HurQlezJul 26, 2019

Being very similarly edited to the Japanese movie may seem like cheating, but it still shows something spooky.

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