The Grudge (2004) Horror Thriller Mystery
The Grudge (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
The Grudge Plot Synopsis:
Karen Davis, an American Nurse, moves to Tokyo and encounters a supernatural spirit who is vengeful and often possesses its victims. A series of horrifying and mysterious deaths start to occur, with the spirit passing its curse onto each victim. Karen must now find a way to break this spell, before she becomes its next victim.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: It never forgives. It never forgets.
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The Grudge Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $110,359,362
Awards: 2
Nominations: 10
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Grudge Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 22, 2004
Writers: Stephen Susco, Takashi Shimizu
Producers: Doug Davison, Joseph Drake, Satoshi Fukushima, Aubrey Henderson, Takashige Ichise, Nathan Kahane, Michael Kirk, Roy Lee, Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Ray Quinlan, Sam Raimi, Shintaro Shimosawa, Rob Tapert
Editors: Jeff Betancourt
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The Grudge (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Grudge Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Michelle Gellar | ... | Karen |
| Jason Behr | ... | Doug |
| William Mapother | ... | Matthew |
| Clea DuVall | ... | Jennifer |
| KaDee Strickland | ... | Susan |
| Grace Zabriskie | ... | Emma |
| Bill Pullman | ... | Peter |
| Rosa Blasi | ... | Maria |
| Ted Raimi | ... | Alex |
| Ryo Ishibashi | ... | Nakagawa |
| Yôko Maki | ... | Yoko |
| Yuya Ozeki | ... | Toshio |
| Takako Fuji | ... | Kayako |
| Takashi Matsuyama | ... | Takeo |
| Hiroshi Matsunaga | ... | Igarashi |
| Hajime Okayama | ... | Suzuki |
| Yoshiyuki Moris**ta | ... | Guard |
| Kazuyuki Tsumura | ... | Peter''s Co-Worker |
| Taigi Kobayashi | ... | Policeman |
| Junko Koizumi | ... | Mother |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sarah Michelle Gellar (b. April 14, 1977) – Karen
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Sarah Gellar | Sarah Michelle Prinze - Jason Behr (b. December 30, 1973) – Doug
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - William Mapother (b. April 17, 1965) – Matthew
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: William R. Mapother - Clea DuVall (b. September 25, 1977) – Jennifer
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Clea Duvall - KaDee Strickland (b. December 14, 1975) – Susan
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Kadee Strickland - Grace Zabriskie (b. May 17, 1941) – Emma
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Bill Pullman (b. December 17, 1953) – Peter
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Rosa Blasi – Maria
- Ted Raimi (b. December 14, 1965) – Alex
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Bill Fergeson | Theodore Raimi - Ryo Ishibashi (b. July 20, 1956) – Nakagawa
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Ryou Ishabashi | Ryo Ishabashi | Ryô Ishibashi - Yôko Maki (b. October 15, 1982) – Yoko
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Yuya Ozeki (b. June 5, 1996) – Toshio
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Yûya Ozeki - Takako Fuji (b. July 27, 1972) – Kayako
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Takashi Matsuyama (b. April 2, 1960) – Takeo
Sign: Aries - Hiroshi Matsunaga – Igarashi
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