Takashi Shimizu (who also directed the original Japanese film, Ju-On ).
The vengeful spirits of Kayako (known for her "death rattle" sound) and her young son, Toshio. Financial Performance The Grudge 2004 - 92 min Horror • Mistero •...
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, Clea DuVall, and Bill Pullman. Takashi Shimizu (who also directed the original Japanese
It earned $39.1 million in its debut weekend, topping the Halloween box office. 📉 Critical Reception Rotten Tomatoes: 41% (Mixed/Negative). Metacritic: 49/100 (Mixed or average). It earned $39
Critics and fans praised the atmosphere, sound design, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s lead performance.
The film centers on a "death curse" born when someone dies in the grip of powerful rage or sorrow. The curse infects the Saeki house in Tokyo, claiming anyone who enters in an endless chain of horror.
The film was a blockbuster success, far exceeding industry expectations. Approximately $10 million .