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-Ever- · 10-07-2004, 11:23 AM

Anyone else excited for this film to come out (10.22.04)? I'm not too sure about Sara Michelle Geller, and the story could either be cheesy, but I think I can get past that. I just want to be scared

The horror it uses reminds me of the horror in The Ring. Lots of tweaky FX and such.

I think (and hope) this and Saw will make for a good batch of Halloween releases

-T

The trailer (not as good as the one I saw on TV):
http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/sony/thegrudge/

Seething · 10-07-2004, 12:02 PM

I'm interested in seeing it as well. I think the pale girl with black hair is a little too similar to The Ring, but I don't think she'll be the focus of the "evil menace". Hopefully... There does seem to be a lot of promise though. The Ring wasn't nearly as scarey as it was hyped up to be, so I hope the only thing they have in common is the girl.

Definitely looking forward to it.

stonegrody · 10-07-2004, 01:02 PM

Oh god, the scene where that kid meows like a cat FREAKS me out! ErrRrRrRrRrrrR....Yeah, I'll probably watch it.

CSflim · 10-07-2004, 01:14 PM

Who wants to bet that just as 'The Ring' was tepid in comparison to 'Ring', 'The Grudge' will suck compared to 'Ju-On: The Grudge'.

Don't see the point of remakes.

Horrendous · 10-07-2004, 02:16 PM

yeah, my guess is the original is probably better. i'm not sure about sarah michelle geller either, but the preview did look pretty freaky, so i might check the movie out.

Seandq · 10-07-2004, 02:31 PM

Hm. Looks like a possible nude scene for Sarah-Michelle. That's the first plus.

Second, I want a freakin' GOOD horror movie. And this may be it.

Fibrosa · 10-07-2004, 02:57 PM

I want to see this movie and also the movie 'Saw'.

-Ever- · 10-07-2004, 06:19 PM

Is "Ju On: The Grudge" a Japanese film as well? I don't mind remakes at all, as long as they're true to the original. I took a film class and we did some reading on how lots of critics use The Ring as an example that remakes can actually better a movie. I too think it's scarier than Ringu.

Fremen · 10-07-2004, 07:04 PM

Some of the visuals remind me of scenes from the Silent Hill games.

I'll be renting it when it hits Netflix.

Porkchop · 10-08-2004, 12:11 AM

fremen. You are right the visuals are similar in the original at least this is quite good. Not sure about the new version though?

wario · 10-08-2004, 12:29 AM

I was excited about this film until I noticed that it was PG-13. I'm not saying that a PG-13 movie can't be scary, but it's certainly tougher.

usrbinboy · 10-08-2004, 08:16 PM

Silly remakes.... but SMG is HOT so it's all good

Nikilidstrom · 10-09-2004, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Seandq

Hm. Looks like a possible nude scene for Sarah-Michelle. That's the first plus.

Well, this flick is PG-13, so you can kiss that dream goodbye. If I remember correctly, the original was a TV movie in Japan, and was then remade by the same director with a full budget into a full fledged theatrical release. Unfortunately, that release didn't do so well, so I'm a little worried. The same director is trying again, but now not only does he have to figure out what went wrong with the other remake, but now he has to "hip it up" for the American audience (hence hottie, but crap actress, Sara Michelle Gellar). And I'm sure he was contractually obligated to the studios to make a PG-13 flick, so it can be sold to the tasteless kiddies and make more money, which usually means any trace of his original artisitic style has been completely raped from the film. At least the original should be easier to find in the States after this version is released.

radioguy · 10-09-2004, 11:02 AM

sarah michelle gellar = a movie i will watch! very hot

Rdr4evr · 10-09-2004, 03:24 PM

It looks creepy as hell, but the PG-13 really ruins it for me. I will wait till I read some reviews before I go watch it.

10-09-2004, 06:33 PM

the original japanese version is on bit-torrent and the sequels

whocarz · 10-10-2004, 01:16 PM

I recently watch Ju-on: The Grudge by myself, at night. It's ok, slightly creepy, but I found myself laughing aloud at a few places. It's not a good sign when you laugh at a movie that is trying to scare you. A better movie is Tale of Two Sisters. One scene in particular creeped the fuck out of me, and I didn't laugh at all during the flick. Anyway, I'm sure the American version will be worse, but with better special effects.

Ace_O_Spades · 10-10-2004, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by -Ever-

I too think it's scarier than Ringu.

I dunno about that... The Ring's backstory was a lot more convoluted and confusing than Ringu... took away from the sheer scare factor when you have to think too much

WarBladejm · 10-10-2004, 06:28 PM

i just saw the trailer for it on tv tonight and it looked like it might be good but the one thing that makes me want to see it the fx look like it might make it quite freaky

t3m3st · 10-10-2004, 08:22 PM

I believe it's done by the same director as Ju-on: The Grudge.

CSflim · 10-11-2004, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by whocarz

I recently watch Ju-on: The Grudge by myself, at night. It's ok, slightly creepy, but I found myself laughing aloud at a few places. It's not a good sign when you laugh at a movie that is trying to scare you. A better movie is Tale of Two Sisters. One scene in particular creeped the fuck out of me, and I didn't laugh at all during the flick. Anyway, I'm sure the American version will be worse, but with better special effects.

Yeah, I heard Hollywood are going to <strike>ruin</strike>, I mean remake A Tale of Two Sisters as well.

10-07-2004, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	The Grudge Anyone else excited for this film to come out (10.22.04)? I'm not too sure about Sara Michelle Geller, and the story could either be cheesy, but I think I can get past that. I just want to be scared The horror it uses reminds me of the horror in The Ring. Lots of tweaky FX and such. I think (and hope) this and Saw will make for a good batch of Halloween releases -T The trailer (not as good as the one I saw on TV): http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/sony/thegrudge/ __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

10-07-2004, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Seething Insane	I'm interested in seeing it as well. I think the pale girl with black hair is a little too similar to The Ring, but I don't think she'll be the focus of the "evil menace". Hopefully... There does seem to be a lot of promise though. The Ring wasn't nearly as scarey as it was hyped up to be, so I hope the only thing they have in common is the girl. Definitely looking forward to it. __________________ Common sense is uncommon. Ironic, isn't it?

10-07-2004, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
stonegrody Brooding. Location: CA-USA	Oh god, the scene where that kid meows like a cat FREAKS me out! ErrRrRrRrRrrrR....Yeah, I'll probably watch it. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. Embrace this moment. Remember. We are eternal. All this pain is an illusion. Tool - Parabola

10-07-2004, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
CSflim Sky Piercer Location: Ireland	Who wants to bet that just as 'The Ring' was tepid in comparison to 'Ring', 'The Grudge' will suck compared to 'Ju-On: The Grudge'. Don't see the point of remakes. __________________

10-07-2004, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Is "Ju On: The Grudge" a Japanese film as well? I don't mind remakes at all, as long as they're true to the original. I took a film class and we did some reading on how lots of critics use The Ring as an example that remakes can actually better a movie. I too think it's scarier than Ringu. __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

10-07-2004, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Horrendous Upright	yeah, my guess is the original is probably better. i'm not sure about sarah michelle geller either, but the preview did look pretty freaky, so i might check the movie out.

10-07-2004, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Seandq Tilted Location: Orlando, FL	Hm. Looks like a possible nude scene for Sarah-Michelle. That's the first plus. Second, I want a freakin' GOOD horror movie. And this may be it.

10-07-2004, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fibrosa Insane	I want to see this movie and also the movie 'Saw'.

10-07-2004, 07:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Some of the visuals remind me of scenes from the Silent Hill games. I'll be renting it when it hits Netflix. __________________ Google

10-08-2004, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Porkchop Psycho Location: Good ol Blighty	fremen. You are right the visuals are similar in the original at least this is quite good. Not sure about the new version though? __________________ Be cool btch now btch be cool Sport 1976 Taxi Driver.

10-08-2004, 12:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
wario Insane	I was excited about this film until I noticed that it was PG-13. I'm not saying that a PG-13 movie can't be scary, but it's certainly tougher.

10-08-2004, 08:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
usrbinboy Tilted	Silly remakes.... but SMG is HOT so it's all good __________________ I'm somebody's fetish.

10-09-2004, 11:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
radioguy Registered User Location: Texas	sarah michelle gellar = a movie i will watch! very hot

10-09-2004, 03:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rdr4evr Banned	It looks creepy as hell, but the PG-13 really ruins it for me. I will wait till I read some reviews before I go watch it.

10-09-2004, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Xepidemic Guest	the original japanese version is on bit-torrent and the sequels

10-10-2004, 01:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
whocarz Jarhead Location: Colorado	I recently watch Ju-on: The Grudge by myself, at night. It's ok, slightly creepy, but I found myself laughing aloud at a few places. It's not a good sign when you laugh at a movie that is trying to scare you. A better movie is Tale of Two Sisters. One scene in particular creeped the fuck out of me, and I didn't laugh at all during the flick. Anyway, I'm sure the American version will be worse, but with better special effects. __________________ If there exists anything mightier than destiny, then it is the courage to face destiny unflinchingly. -Geibel Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else. -Marcus Aurelius Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever? -GySgt. Daniel J. "Dan" Daly

10-10-2004, 06:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
WarBladejm Upright	i just saw the trailer for it on tv tonight and it looked like it might be good but the one thing that makes me want to see it the fx look like it might make it quite freaky

10-10-2004, 08:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
t3m3st Vroom! Location: Toronto	I believe it's done by the same director as Ju-on: The Grudge. __________________ I do it for the rare drops