About The Grudge

The Grudge is a 2019 supernatural horror movie directed by Nicolas Pesce and an enhanced reboot of The Grudge franchise. The film revolves around the curse of a deceased mother who goes after anyone who enters her house in a suburban neighborhood.

Plot and Summary

The plot progresses as it presents different timelines and encounters of several people who enter the cursed house of the deceased mother. The curse is transferred from one person to another, leading to disturbing and horror-packed incidents. The fate of all these people interconnect in a suspense-filled narrative, eventually leading to a chilling climax.

Making / Production

The Grudge, released in 2019, is an evolved reboot of the earlier Grudge franchise and borrows elements while adding new depth and perspective. After successful collaborations, Ghost House Pictures and Stage 6 Films partnered to develop the 2019 version. The film was produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Taka Ichise.

Actors

• Andrea Riseborough as Detective Muldoon. She delivers a haunting performance as a single mother and detective, investigating the cursed house.
• Demián Bichir played the character of Detective Goodman. His character is one of the key people familiar with the curse and he keeps the secrets to himself, adding a sense of mystery to the narrative.
• John Cho as Peter Spencer, a real estate agent who becomes engulfed in the horror. His acting adds a level of suspense and despair to the story.
• Betty Gilpin as Nina. Gilpin's character carries the disturbing impact of the grudge, reflecting it in her life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is producer Sam Raimi's return to The Grudge film franchise after the 2004 version.
• The film features a non-linear storytelling style which connects the different characters and their individual encounters with the curse.
• The core story of the film is actually an urban legend in Japan, where the franchise originally started as "Ju-on.”

Awards

The 2019 Grudge movie didn't win any major awards.

Quotes

• "I told you not to go inside."
• "The house is watching."
• "Once you enter, The Grudge will follow you everywhere."

Music, Soundtrack

• The spine-chilling score was composed by The Newton Brothers.
• Its soundtrack perfectly sets the eerie and ominous atmosphere of the film.
• The soundtrack was released by Ghostlight Records.
• It includes tracks such as "Tell Me What You Know About The Murders" and "In A Row."