Review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) by Mason B — 16 Aug 2014

Decent play on the original grudge! Nothing special.

This review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) was written by Mason B on 16 Aug 2014.

Ju-on: The Grudge has generally received positive reviews.

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