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Key Features:
Japanese horror, Curse, Supernatural horror, Revenge, Found footage, Paranormal investigation, Haunted house, Ghost, Good vs Evil, Psychological horror, Mystery, Grief, Family drama, Tragedy
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Horror fans, Supernatural enthusiasts, Fans of Japanese cinema, Suspense seekers
Emotional Arc:
Dread → Terror

Ju-on: The Grudge 2

2003-08-15
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When the cast and crew of a paranormal TV reality program decide to shoot in the house of the original Saeki hauntings, a series of strange events unfold at the location.

Genres
Horror, Thriller
Cast
Noriko Sakai, Shingo Katsurayama, Yui Ichikawa, Emi Yamamoto, Chiharu Niiyama, Kei Horie, Erika Kuroishi, Kaoru Mizuki, Ayumu Saito, Shinobu Yuki
Crew
Takashi Shimizu, Takashi Shimizu
Rating
6.446(364 votes)
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