The Grudge

The Grudge is an American remake of the Japanese horror/thriller film Ju-On: The Grudge. It stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, and is directed by Takashi Shimizu, who wrote and directed the original film.

The Grudge opened in US theaters on Friday October 22 2004, and made a total of $110 million at the North American box office, far exceeding the expectations of Sony Pictures. The company stated that the film cost less than $10 million to produce, thereby making it one of the most profitable films of the year. A sequel, The Grudge 2, was announced the Monday after the film opened.

Taglines

It never forgives. It never forgets.

Once you see it, you can never forget. Once it sees you, you can never escape.

Do you have a grudge?

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

Cast

• Sarah Michelle Gellar – Karen
• Jason Behr – Doug
• William Mapother – Matthew
• Clea Duvall – Jennifer
• KaDee Strickland – Susan
• Grace Zabriskie – Emma
• Bill Pullman – Peter
• Mathieu Gravel – Le Vedge
• Rosa Blasi – Maria
• Ted Raimi – Alex
• Ryo Ishibashi – Nakagawa
• Yoko Maki – Yoko
• Yuya Ozeki – Toshio
• Takako Fuji – Kayako
• Takashi Matsuyama – Takeo

Plot

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 from victim to victim in an endless, growing chain of horror.

External links

• Official site
• The Grudge at the Internet Movie Database
• The Attic Crawlspace fan site
• Box Office Mojo