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Asian Horror Movie Review #1: Ju-On: The Grudge (2003)

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Disclaimer: I do not own "Ju-On: The Grudge"; it and all of its contents belongs to its rightful owners.

Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe if you like the channel! Spread the word about Asian Horror--it deserves more credit!

READ: I apologize if sometimes the audio for the video cuts to only the left side instead of playing out of both speakers. For some reason when I detach audio in iMovie to show clips of the movie, iMovie converts the audio to mono instead of keeping it at stereo. IF YOU KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS PLEASE MESSAGE ME!

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Ju-On: The Grudge (2003)

Synopsis
An eerie tale of a family who is brutally killed in their own home, leaving behind an evil spirit lurking in the shadows. when an unknowing homecare worker enters, the spirit is awakened and a terrifying chain of events begins, passing through all those who step foot in this dark home--from the DVD

Director: Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge, Ju-On 2: The Grudge, Marebito)

Complete List of DVD Special Features:
-16:9 Widescreen Presentation
-Japanese 5.1 Dolby Digital (Japanese Audio Track)
-English 2.0 Dolby Digital (English Audio Track)
-Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel
-English and Spanish Subtitles
-Theatrical Trailer
-Trailer Gallery (Dagon, Undead)
-Behind-the-Scenes Footage
-Cast and Crew Interviews
-Deleted Scenes

Rated R for: Some Disturbing Images

Link to Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVbWpwkCJRg

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Convinced?
I recommend first going to a local used DVD store. They usually have a cheap copy that is in good condition!

However, if you're looking to buy online, here are some links:

WARNING: Take extra caution when buying DVDs from eBay and third party Amazon sellers. There ARE bootleggers out there. So, do your research, check seller feedback, and just say NO to bootlegs.

Ebay: http://catalog.ebay.com/Ju-On-Grudge-DVD-2004-/43868576?_pcatid=1&_refkw=...
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ju--Grudge-Megumi-Okina/dp/B00005JNJR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF...

You can also check out retail stores & their websites (Best Buy, WalMart, etc.). Generally, they're a little more expensive than used, or on eBay or Amazon, but you also gain solace in knowing you will be receiving a genuine copy of the movie, and not a bootleg.

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Still Unsure or Not Convinced?
These are some links to help make you make a decision:
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364385/
DVD Talk Review: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/13071/ju-on-the-grudge/
Amazon Customer Reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Ju-Grudge-Megumi-Okina/product-reviews/B00005JNJR/ref=d...
Rodger Swan's Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfjrmFfJUsQ
NonStoptoTokyo's Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF_7Lgphzyw
IMDB Links to 109 Critic Reviews: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364385/externalreviews

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Special Thanks to:
-Rodger Swan for inspiring me
-Alex Koeneman for writing an incredible intro & music for the reviews!
-Anyone watching!

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  • Bra-fuckin'-va!! Excellent job!! I didn't like the movie, (prefer The Eye) but that was a fan-freakin'-tastic review!! That must have taken forever to edit! I applaud your talent & your patience. I mean, you can't see or hear it, but rest assured I am clapping like I had six hands.

  • @Lostpilgrim0071 Thank you so much! :) It took about a month to review the film several times, come up with the script, film, edit, and upload. But I was also not completely focused on it. But yes, it did take a significant amount of time. Six hands? Sounds creepy...but cool! Haha. :D Thanks for the awesome comment. I'm working on Ju-On 2 review and it should be up Monday sometime!

  • Great review! I love the Juon series, but I have to say I prefer the original direct to video film 'Juon: The Curse'. While it is shot on video and as a result we don't get the depth of field, aspect ratio and other goodies associated with a 'cinematic' look, once you get past that, it is a chillingly effective ghost story. I would recommend this over the 'Grudge' series both remake and original Japanese versions (pssst it's on Youtube). Great vid, subbed and look forward to your other vids :)

  • @HorrorOfMike I still haven't seen it! AGH. I'll go do that! And thank you! Sorry it took so long for me to respond! Have a wonderful day!

  • have you seen the japanese series TALES of TERROR from Tokyo and all over Japan? if you have'nt, theres a four disc box set that has all the episodes. theres a movie based on the series, too.

  • @urface2nite I don't own the movie (yet!) but the series is great and I do have the four disc box set. I actually went on a spree the other day and watched them all, so a review is in the near future for it. :) Thanks for the comments and suggestions.

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  • I know some other asian horrors you might like.

    I even know a good japanese horror GAME.

    And no, it's not ju on. (even though that one is also pretty good.)

  • Great review, I definitely need to see it, I've only seen the two made for tv ones and I'm still baffled that when I was watching them, and that night when I went to sleep I was fine. But over the next week it developed into some kind of paranoid looking behind my back when alone stuff, it took almost 6 weeks for the originals to run their course through my mind. I shit brix, plainly said.

  • Nice review. I prefer the straight to video Ju On Curse. If you haven't seen it already check it out. I also recommend Nobuo Nakagawa's (director of Jigoku) Ghost Story of Yotsuya (1959). Still the best J horror film I've ever seen, really old and ahead of its time. He's like a Japanese Bava.

  • Think i just fell in love

  • Watch asian The eye it realy freaked me out¨!!!!

  • Nice review. The eastern approach to horror films tend to be better than the western for the best reason: atmosphere. It's been a long lost element in western horror films which has no sense of mood as they drift away from the likes of Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard and other such authors. Some of my personal favorite Asian horror films would be "Re-Cycle" which still is little disturbing... the only movie other than the Exocrist that I refuse to watch at night.

  • plllllllllleeeeeeese do ringu

  • More Please? Maybe Audition, Ichi The Killer, or Masters Of Horror: Imprint? Perhaps American horror?

  • Hi, this is a great review, I love how you put in all those categories and gave them each a rating. Anyway I have a horror movie review blog, I just recently decided to concentrate only on asian horror since there's plenty of reviewers for everything else out there. I'm currently reviewing the Whispering Corridors series, so maybe check it out. sakurashinra. wordpress. com

  • good review i saw the american remake i bet the japanese one i much scarier

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