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The Grudge 2

2006·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

What was once trapped will now be unleashed.

A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong, and strange things begin happening in a Chicago apartment building.
Supernatural HorrorJ-HorrorCreepy AtmospherePsychological ThrillsSpookyTension & SuspenseCursed EntityJump Scares

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Questions about The Grudge 2

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Where can I stream The Grudge 2 legally?

The Grudge 2 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, VIX , and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Grudge 2 worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Grudge 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Grudge 2?

1 h 42 min

The Grudge 2 runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Grudge 2?

Critics23
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate The Grudge 2 higher (50) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Grudge 2 a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$39 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is The Grudge 2 in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Grudge 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Grudge 2 in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Grudge 2 use?

Once More, with ClarityBreak the HaughtyHorror Hates a RulebreakerThe VirusLeg FocusAnd I Must ScreamSickening "Crunch!"Final GirlAbusive ParentsSealed Inside a Person-Shaped CanTime TravelToilet Horrorand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for The Grudge 2, including Once More, with Clarity, Break the Haughty, Horror Hates a Rulebreaker.