Just a follow-up. The original is totally superior to the American re-make. It is much more atmospheric and the story is told in a anecdotal style versus the linear style most Americans relate to the best. Even on DVD is can deliver a sense of big screen scariness.
( huh? )
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Topic - Ju-on (The Grudge) - mr grits 11:30:26 11/13/04 (9)
- the trailer on the web for this was enuf for me.... nt - stan2 20:15:14 11/14/04 (0)
- Re: Ju-on (The Grudge) - jusbe 16:20:15 11/13/04 (5)
- Maybe you were expecting "American" thrills instead of Japanese ones . . . - mr grits 18:22:52 11/13/04 (4)
- Re: Maybe you were expecting "American" thrills instead of Japanese ones . . . - jusbe 11:57:02 11/14/04 (3)
- Since Ringu and Ju-on are by the same director . . . - mr grits 16:59:30 11/14/04 (0)
- Jack G., have you seen 'Dark Water'? -t - jusbe 12:05:23 11/14/04 (1)
- Yes. Plus more movies. - Jack G 05:10:15 11/15/04 (0)
- Thanks-I've been waiting for someone to compare the two.(nt) - Jack G 12:12:03 11/13/04 (1)
- PS-I'm a big fan of the Japanese theatrical version(nt) - Jack G 12:13:23 11/13/04 (0)