The Grudge
Seen it?2019 | 94 min | Horror, Mystery
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. If you loved Hell House LLC, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$50 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicolas Pesce
- Andrea RiseboroughDetective Muldoon
- Demián BichirGoodman
- John ChoPeter Spencer
- Betty GilpinNina Spencer
- Lin ShayeFaith Matheson
- Jacki WeaverLorna Moody
- Tara WestwoodFiona Landers
- William SadlerDetective Wilson
- Frankie FaisonWilliam Matheson
- Nancy SorelAgent Cole