Released Feb
01/05. A remake of the Japanese horror hit JU-ON (widely
considered to be one of the scariest movies ever made),
THE GRUDGE is helmed by its original director Takeshi
Shimizu. Like its predecessor, this Hollywood version of
the film takes place in Tokyo, but most of the main
characters are American, including Karen (Sarah Michelle
Gellar of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER), a young social
worker, and her peers.
When Karen enters a seemingly
abandoned home to look after a mentally disturbed
resident, she soon discovers that there's an evil--and
very aggressive--presence in the house, and it's lashing
out at every person that sets foot inside.
Having directed both the original JU-ON and its sequel
in Japan, Shimizu was very familiar with his own tale of
terror by the time he directed its 2004 incarnation.
Using many of the key actors from the previous films
(including Takako Fuji and Yuya Ozeki who have
unforgettable roles), Shimizu recreates the story with
the added advantage of a Hollywood budget (acquired with
the help of producer Sam Raimi of SPIDER-MAN fame, who
is also a noted horror-movie director). As with many
Japanese horror films (particularly the original RING,
which strongly influences this movie), THE GRUDGE relies
on atmosphere over plot, resulting a series of utterly
chilling moments that will leave viewers fascinated and
unbelievably frightened!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Rating:
14A (Canadian Home Video Rating)
Rating Reason: For
Mature Thematic Material, Disturbing
Images/Terror/Violence, and Some Sensuality.
Starring:
Jason Behr, Clea DuVall, Takako Fuji, Sarah Michelle
Gellar, Sarah Gellar, Ryo Ishibashi, Yoko Maki,
William R. Mapother, Yuya Ozeki, Bill Pullman, Ted
Raimi, KaDee Strickland, Grace Zabriskie
Directed By:
Takeshi Shimizu
Release Information:
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: October 22, 2004
DVD Release Date: February 1, 2005
Run Time: 91 minutes
Production Company: Columbia
Tri-Star
Package Type: Keep Case
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 1.85:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround)
French (Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround)
Languages:
English and French
Available Subtitles: English,
French and Spanish
Closed
Captioned: Yes
Bonus Features:
Cast and Crew Commentary Including Sam Raimi, Ted
Raimi, Sarah Michelle Gellar and More
A Powerful
Rage: A Five (5) Part Making-of Documentary
