Review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) by Alan G — 14 Feb 2012

I must admit I was very dissappointed with this film, although it scarier than its remake and more serious, it still didn't deliever as I had hoped it would.

This review of Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) was written by Alan G on 14 Feb 2012.

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

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