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The Grudge (2004)

PG_13 92 min  -  Horror | Mystery  -   22 October 2004 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Takashi Shimizu

Writers:

Stephen Susco (screenplay), Takashi Shimizu (film "Ju-On: The Grudge")
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The Grudge -- 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 -- 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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sarah Michelle Gellar ...
Jason Behr ...
William Mapother ...
Clea DuVall ...
KaDee Strickland ...
Grace Zabriskie ...
Bill Pullman ...
Peter
Rosa Blasi ...
Maria
Ted Raimi ...
Ryo Ishibashi Ryo Ishibashi ...
Nakagawa
Yôko Maki Yôko Maki ...
Yuya Ozeki ...
Takako Fuji ...
Takashi Matsuyama Takashi Matsuyama ...
Hiroshi Matsunaga Hiroshi Matsunaga ...
Igarashi
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Storyline

Karen Davis is an American Nurse moves to Tokyo and encounter a supernatural spirit who is vengeful and often possesses its victims. A series of horrifying and mysterious deaths start to occur, with the spirit passing its curse onto each victim. Karen must now find away to break this spell, before she becomes its next victim. Written by simon  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Curse | American | Japan | Rage | Nurse  | See more »

Taglines:

Even if you die, you can never escape. (Japan) See more »

Genres:

Horror | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, disturbing images/terror/violence, and some sensuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Japan

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Juon See more »

Filming Locations:

Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$39,128,715 (USA) (24 October 2004) (3245 Screens)

Gross:

$110,175,871 (USA) (19 December 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When we see Kayako coming down the stairs towards the end, she is moving in a really strange way. Takako Fuji really moved that way; the effect is not a result of a trick shot or digital manipulation. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Karen is in the shower, after the hand comes out of her head, she spins around in the shower stall and you can see the black tube top/strapless bra she is wearing. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Maria: Good morning. Peter? Are you OK? You're up early today.
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Connections

Referenced in "Supernatural: Party On, Garth (#7.18)" (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

Soundtrack on Varèse Sarabande See more »