The Grudge
Seen it?2004 | 92 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 18 times its budget, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$183 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 365K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Takashi Shimizu
- Sarah Michelle GellarKaren Davis
- Jason BehrDoug McCarthy
- Takako FujiKayako Saeki
- Yuya OzekiToshio Saeki
- William MapotherMatthew Williams
- Clea DuVallJennifer Williams
- KaDee StricklandSusan Williams
- Grace ZabriskieEmma Williams
- Bill PullmanPeter Kirk
- Rosa BlasiMaria Kirk