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 THE
GRUDGE vs JU-ON. Both directed by Takashi
Shimizu. Ju-On was released in
Japan
in 2000 and was remade as The Grudge for American audiences in 2004. Both
movies concern the spirits of two murdered people haunting those who dare
enter their home.
The
Grudge’s story is easier to understand, but this may be in part due to
Ju-On being in Japanese with English subtitles. The Grudge stars Sarah
Michelle Gellar, who is pleasant to look at, but oozes zero sex appeal. Ju-On
stars many Japanese women who are hot and that’s good enough for me.
Now, The Grudge does have its creepy moments, but Ju-On nearly sent me
screaming into my daughter’s bed seeking reassurance and comfort. I
swear, I watched Ju-On at approx 2am and the ending creeped me out to the
point of saying, “oh, that’s good.” Therefore, although I did like
The Grudge, I have to go with Ju-On as the winner due to its superior
creepiness. Note, if you rent The Grudge, do not watch the making of
documentary as it spoils the ending. – Denis Sheehan
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