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Cursed in Translation.
Review: Normally I don't like the tactic of trying to scare the audience
by having things suddenly jump into view usually accompanied by a
loud sound, but it's actually used effectively here because the mood
of each scene is established so well beforehand. There are some
great creepy images, but their time on screen is too brief. Give
them more camera time and keep them on a single camera and the fear
factor would have been upped considerably. As it is, The
Grudge is still a good horror flick with an interesting
mythology, great atmosphere, and very good effects. My favorite
scene was when Sarah Michelle Gellar made the disturbing discovery while flipping
through the photos of the dead professor (Bill Pullman).
Recommended.
Learn more: IMDb
DVD version viewed: The Grudge
(Columbia/Tristar, UPC 043396062603)
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