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Ju-on: The Grudge 2

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2003 | 92 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 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. If you loved The Invisible Man, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

When the cast and crew of a paranormal TV reality program decide to shoot in the house of the original Saeki hauntings, a series of strange events unfold at the location.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $71 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 28K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Takashi Shimizu

  • Noriko SakaiKyoko Harase
  • Shingo KatsurayamaKeisuke
  • Yui IchikawaChiharu
  • Emi YamamotoMegumi
  • Chiharu NiiyamaTomoka Miura
  • Kei HorieNoritaka Yamashita
  • Erika KuroishiHiromi
  • Kaoru MizukiAki Harase
  • Ayumu SaitoMasashi Ishikura
  • Shinobu YukiKaoru Ishikura