A remake of a Japanese film of the same name by the same director of the previous year, THE GRUDGE focuses on an American nurse (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who visits a mysterious house with a curse brought on by its rather vicious past. In a way, this was like "The Ring", which happens to be another Japanese movie. However, this was a little weird in terms of presentation.
Still effective, not to mention imaginative, but seemed to get a little silly at times. When the effective scenes did come, though, they were definitely chilling. The ending was a little disappointing, too. Then again, it's a horror movie and not a fairy tale.
In other words, despite being weird, this film is worth a look. The stylish direction adds to the eeriness felt throughout.
Still effective, not to mention imaginative, but seemed to get a little silly at times. When the effective scenes did come, though, they were definitely chilling. The ending was a little disappointing, too. Then again, it's a horror movie and not a fairy tale.
In other words, despite being weird, this film is worth a look. The stylish direction adds to the eeriness felt throughout.