The Grudge

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  • 2020


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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 84
Average Rating 2.1/5
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2.0
While the film deserves some credit for creating and sustaining a creepy atmosphere, it doesnt matter much when the plot doesnt go anywhere, and here, .. Av Club
1.5
With The Ring, Gore Verbinski polished and even improved Hideo Nakatas sturdy original. Av Club
2.0
By the time its over, the only grudge left holding any real power will be the one you bear against yourself for paying to watch this. Den Of Geek
1.5
At least we think thats the case the film is so confusing in its overall use of multiple timelines its hard to be sure. Den Of Geek
2.0
The result is, deliberately, much less fun than one might expect from a wide release franchise horror sequel. EW
3.8
The gut punch of their arc then doesnt come from supernatural shenanigans that follow Peter, so much as what happens one night when he leaves the Reyb .. Rogerebert
2.0
A curiously talented and interesting cast was somehow lured into and subsequently wasted in this pointless, tired, reboot/revival of the long running .. Common Sense Media
2.0
The real villain of The Grudge isnt a pissed off spirit; its the choppy editing. Indie Wire
1.5
How bad is it In the listless, threadbare, scare free new version of The Grudge, theres a house, at 44 Reyburn Drive, thats been cursed with an ancien .. Variety
2.5
If youre walking into The Grudge hoping for a Friday night of horror fan squeals, theres a chance you leave pleased. We Got This Covered
4.5
And thats not the only thing were being teased with in anticipation of its release. We Got This Covered
2.0
And while Pesce doesnt go overboard plundering the original films, the scares that he does resurrect whats that lurking under the surface of the scumm .. The Guardian
1.3
Grays opulent formalism channels Fawcetts delusions of grandeur, making for an intoxicating adventure film.
1.5
To be sure, each is contending with a personal hardship, but Pesce doesnt make those plights universal or resonant. Screen Daily
1.5
Nearly devoid of scares for the casual horror consumer, it will likely elicit a respectful dismissal from genre connoisseurs: We get what youre trying .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
If your stomach is a little hardier, then Pesces The Grudge is a more fittingly disturbing extension of an erratic franchise.
1.5
Each thread could have functioned as a standalone film about the terrible consequences of presuming safety in a world menaced by invisible dangers. Paste Magazine
1.5
his Grudge is a trudge through muck, meandering plot, half baked performances, and tired tropes that shouldve been retired by the end of the 2000s. IGN
2.0
This new reboot (of sorts) sidles up like the return of a lingering bad smell, reminding you that theres something nasty behind the wardrobe you reall .. Telegraph
4.5
If the angry, vengeful Ju On ghosts must endure, they might as well be deployed by someone who knows how to make their attacks bruising.
1.0
The ochre tint that brings the grime. Gore seems galore. R from the MPAA. The R in the title is reddened. What a campaign to prove that everything wil .. The Young Folks
3.0
But while The Grudge doesnt reinvent the wheel, indie horror director Nicolas Pesce (The Eyes Of My Mother, Piercing) deserves credit for the occasion ..
2.0
Unfortunately, this isnt a case where talented performers wind up elevating the material either. Cinema Blend
2.0
Although it tries to revive the brand by including new ingredients and extra gore, The Grudge reboot is mostly a grosser rehash of whats come before. Screen Rant
3.0
But his ambitious ideas cant take off due to a stunted screenplay.
1.9
Even by supernatural horror film parameters, thats some seriously silly nonsense. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
And you know that ethos isnt limited to police work in Asia Minor. Rogers Movie Nation
1.3
The characters and stories here dont matter, of course, except to unravel the pieces of a mystery that isnt really a mystery. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
...a disappointingly misguided entry within a perpetually erratic franchise. Reel Film Reviews
1.5
Very fine actors completely wasted in a poorly made reboot. Oh, the boredom! You Tube
2.0
A modicum of suspense and thrills cant wash away the errors in the script and in the performances. John Cho, Jacki Weaver, Demian Bichir what are you .. You Tube
2.0
The issue with this film is its all over the place... I just dont know why they made it so complicated unless they were gonna tie something else in. You Tube
1.5
I didnt like the time jumps. Just tell us the story in a linear fashion. You Tube
1.0
We shouldnt have to put up with the barrel scraping inadequacies of creak, creak, creak, screamy face! any more. So dont. The Times
3.0
After somethings gone bump in the night, the film doesnt have to traipse through the next day only for the same exact thing to happen again. Independent
2.5
In fact, it may be better if youre going in completely cold to writer director Nicolas Pesces update; youre less likely to think of this as a greatest .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Our Take: Grudge is everything you can ask of a mid tier crime drama; a great ensemble of police officers, a haunted leading man, a delightfully 90s t .. Decider
1.5
Mind you, this is the first theatrical installment of this franchise to receive an R rating, so I suppose theres something appealing about the opportu .. The Wrap
1.9
This will be the most innovative imagery throughout this disappointing horror saga from Nicolas Pesce (The Eyes of My Mother), which grimly plods thro .. New York Post
2.0
In previous sequels, theyve notched up an impressive list of casualties, among them Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bill Pullman and Jennifer Beals. Smh
4.5
Along with Erdogans watchable acting, Cem Vigit Uzmogli and Duygun Sarasin impressed me with their splendid work here. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Its certainly not Dickens as we know it, but the great man would definitely approve. Daily Mail
3.0
Although it is overlong and often incoherent, theres something irresistibly bonkers and warm hearted about The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Daily Mail
3.4
Would I recommend it If youre looking for a competent horror movie, sure. Salon
2.0
Never adds up to anything more than an underwhelming horror, leaning on too many basic jump scares. Flim List
1.5
Americanizing Ju On Heres the real bummer for me: most of Ju Ons scariest imagery and ideas are gone. Film Inquiry
2.0
Individual sequences of The Grudge are occasionally decent, but the film lacks forward momentum. It never stops oscillating between mildly interesting .. Flickering Myth
1.5
Not merely content to be an atmosphere devoid horror reboot that few were pining for, The Grudge strands a wildly over qualified cast in a misfire tha .. Flickering Myth
1.5
This new version serves as a fantastic reminder that certain cinematic sub genres need not be resurrected. Flim Threet
1.0
Trapped in a pile of garbage: Im sure the cast of The Grudge know how that feels. Standard
2.5
The Grudge (2020) | PHOTO: Sony From there Pesce moves between a variety of interlocking stories all involving the house, talented actors John Cho, Be .. Movie Freak
1.3
The Grudge is an excellent reminder that the worst sin a horror movie can commit is to be boring. Aisle Seat
2.5
The first hour does meander while an ominous mood is established. Then the final act suddenly gets all bashy and crashy, with too many jump scares pos .. Herald Sun
2.0
Gooey, Gruesome Gore: If theres one element that the film successfully pulls off, its the number of gory kills. Consequence Of Sound
1.0
Supporting characters in, what seem like, sub plots, due to the lack of cohesion/chronology, coalesce feebly as the story shimmies back and forth like .. Hey U Guys
3.8
Our inability to read tea leaves doesnt mean there arent tea leaves. Film Freak Central
3.0
The jumps are well managed, the film feels of a piece with the other movies in the series, and Pesce orchestrates one exquisite twist that offers a co .. Now Toronto
1.5
While its actors are committed to this haunting tale, The Grudges cheap scares and lethargic script will leave its audience bored to death. You Tube
0.5
Not often that youre hit with a film so lost in its madness yet so dull to watch. The best type of bad movies are fun ones to watch, and this is not t .. You Tube
3.5
Okay, the film wont be winning any awards for originality, but if youre looking for a good night out with a few jump scare moments, you cant go wrong .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
With a weak script, dull characters and predictable scares, The Grudge fails to deliver a truly memorable western adaptation of the Japanese classic a .. Star Burst Magazine
3.5
READ MORE: * Six decent scares now screaming on Netflix * The ten best intelligent horror films * Saw: The sordid history of a terrific movies descent .. Stuff
3.0
A solvent reboot that relies on its brilliant cast and unsettling atmosphere.
2.0
Once youve seen one rotting head surrounded by buzzing flies, 10 more only soften the impact. The Arts Desk
1.0
Verges on the edge of becoming a parody of itself, and not a good one Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
While it may offer some thrills to first time watchers, dedicated fans of the franchise may find it lackluster in comparison. FilmFare
2.8
And her new partnership with Goodman doesnt amount to much, especially since Goodman seems weirdly absent. Film
2.0
Pesces film lacks anything discernibly Shimizu esque. Individual moments of tension materialise, only to be undercut by noisy jump scares or needlessl .. Scmp
1.6
Pesce doesnt trust the audiences imagination, patience nor intelligence because everything can be easily telegraphed and theres nothing thats even rem .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
Its not that Pesce isnt a talented director, hes just not built for generic, studio horrors that blunt his twisted sensibilities. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Moviegoers looking for genuine horror should avoid The Grudge like a cursed house. Bitly
1.5
But the film doesnt connect that sentiment to the characters vivid traumas. Polygon
2.0
And while John Cho is a welcome addition to any film, the biting shot that wraps up his storyline doesnt wholly compensate for its mushy buildup. Film Avclub
2.0
Its a pity, because look back over that cast: thats a stacked ensemble. Alternate Ending
4.5
And also, thats a confusing use of the word spirit when your movies are all about possessed houses. National Post
2.5
For all its genre appropriate flourishes and gory craftsmanship which defies the theatrical release date in which its studio abandoned it, Pesce has l .. Ion Cinema
1.5
The film survives primarily on the strength of its cast, but is still a flimsy attempt to resuscitate a franchise. El Pais (Spain)
1.3
If theres no hope, if theres no course of action for the characters to take, if all we see are luckless victims, then there really isnt much for us to .. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.3
The Grudge: Version 2.0.2.0 isnt exactly a reboot, nor is it quite a sequel. Film Frenzy
1.5
Bichir doesnt even have that, left to chronically remind Riseboroughs Muldoon to stop digging. Culture
1.0
Shaye is suitably creepy and Gilpin doesnt get nearly enough to do.
1.5
When the end credits roll after a depressingly pessimistic conclusion, The Grudge only inspires the question of why it deserved to be made. Entertainment Voice
2.0
Plus, no matter how fresh the shifting timelines feel, it still doesnt hide the predictable horror movie logic of searching mucky bathtubs for no othe .. The Only Critic
1.0
The jump scares are almost uniformly perfunctory and ineffective. Bloody Disgusting
2.0
There just isnt anything here to justify returning to this world. Mac Guff
1.5
They feel like the exact definition of disposable horror movie characters. Battle Royale With Cheese
0.5
Overall The Grudge (2020) is dull, unimaginative and doesnt work as a Grudge film. Battle Royale With Cheese
2.5
The jump scares are spot on and the level of gore produced by the makeup artists is truly horrifying. FlickDirect
1.3
Too many storylines and no one to solve them. Its unbelievably complex and feels too much like a wasted opportunity. .
3.0
Still, the 2020 horror keeps you invested throughout, and is satisfactorily spine chilling and macabre while not quite terrifying. Entertainment Ie
1.9
An unpleasant, humorless slog through the muck of low budget January horror fodder that is neither frightening or particularly entertaining, blandly a .. From the Front Row
2.0
And then theres this cast: Andrea Riseborough, John Cho, Lin Shaye, Betty Gilpin, Jacki Weaver, Frankie Faison, Damian Bichirall solid talents. Maddwolf
1.5
This sad, solitary, and final chapter is marked by fatigue and apathy. La Nación (Argentina)
1.5
The most disappointing aspect of The Grudge is that it wastes its talented cast. La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
Pesce gives us everything by way of standard Grudge fare, but he also sidesteps genre fans expectations by digging even deeper here with this latest G .. Daily Dead
1.5
As a fascination, Id say its worth seeing, but as a piece of spooky entertainment, you could do much better.
2.0
Waiting alone, in the car, hes nothing more than a rudimentary plot device. Daily Telegraph
3.0
Its clear that Pesce feels a profound respect for the original source, knowing how to adapt and adopt the mannerisms of J horror, without losing his p .. Fotogramas
2.5
Writer/director Nicolas Pesce goes for a somber, stately tone thats more akin to an art film than a typical slasher. K Gun 9
1.5
You want a sequel and re imagining of this property Well, heres four. Vanyaland
2.0
The few moments of suspense and a handful of effective jump scares cant balance a bleak experience. Pitts Burgh Magazine
1.5
Now, this isnt to say that the film doesnt feature great performances. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
1.5
What you dont know wont hurt you For all the flaws with the screenplay, it isnt the main reason for the movies ineffectiveness. Smash Cut Reviews
4.0
The film isnt without its faults, of course, but it more than delivers on scares as well as executing an unsettling and foreboding atmosphere.
4.5
You couldve had the creep factor, something that really stuck with them, you had mood and atmosphere...and you even had a great mythology to play with .. Double Toasted
4.5
If youre going to see a horror movie, The Grudge delivers intense moments in rapid succession. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
1.5
Whats really interesting about this version of The Grudge not the film itself, which is really basic, jump scary, not that funny, and pretty mean is t .. FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
1.5
But having more graphically violent killings doesnt necessarily make a horror movie better or scarier.
1.5
Its visual break from the world just managed to further distance it from the previous films making it an odd standalone piece that just doesnt work in ..
1.0
If any horror film characters deserve to die gruesome deaths, its these idiots. Asheville Movies
1.5
Shimizus film isnt exactly the best thats come out of the Japanese horror craze .
3.0
Some of the scares happen so quickly it doesnt even give you much time to absorb whats going on. The Beat
3.0
Perhaps all this one needed to be was better than the 2004 film. And indeed it very much is. Medium
2.0
The dramatic payoff to the buy in of all this bleak seriousness never really amounts to anything and it makes the viewing kind of a chore.
0.5
Scattershot, tonally all over the place attempts at jokes jar maddeningly with the films otherwise bleak atmosphere and yet completely, utterly, deade .. Wicked Horror
1.5
It ends up creating more confusion because there isnt a solid mythology to build from.
2.5
A nasty piece of work that would have been a lot better if it didnt feel so hacked to bits. Horror Queers Podcast
2.0
This Nicolas Pesce directorial is extremely predictable and has nothing new to offer to the overtly used horror genre. In spite of earnest performance ..
0.8
While The Grudge doesnt shy away from blood and gore, the kills are predictable, stale, and just downright disgusting.
4.5
That scare you see telegraphed, thats exactly where you think its going to be.
1.5
You see, the sinister force doesnt want to help you out; rather, it just wants everyone dead.
1.5
A quick survey of the familiarly titled carnage: 2016s dismal Blair Witch, 2009s regrettable Friday the 13th, 2018s limp Halloween, 2010s pitiful A Ni .. Inside Hook
1.5
Apart from Kayako herself, the one fixed point of these films is grotesque, harrowing death foretold, which Pesce, like previous directors, duly deliv .. Dirty Movies



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