Review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) by Roberto Q — 10 May 2012

Creepy kid, creepy noises, creepy black hair. Everything you could want in a Japanese horror movie.

This review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) was written by Roberto Q on 10 May 2012.

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

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