The Grudge (2004)

Theatrical - Wide 2004-10-22

Cast Sarah Gellar Jason Behr Kadee Strickland Clea DuVall Courtney Webb
Directed by Takashi Shimizu
Written by Stephen Susco

Genres: Horror

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Synopsis

Based on the Japanese hit Ju-On, THE GRUDGE is the curse of one who dies in the grip of a powerful rage. Those who encounter this murderous supernatural curse die and a new one is born – passed like a virus... See more from victim to victim in an endless, growing chain of horror.

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The Grudge reboot officially set for summer 2019

Halloween may seem like the logical time to put out a horror movie, but movies like THE CONJURING and last year’s ANNABELLE: CREATION and IT have proven otherwise. Summertime (or close to it) is prime horror season, with people wanting...

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The Eyes of My Mother director tapped to direct reboot of The Grudge

Posted 9 years ago

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Posted 12 years ago

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