ThedevilChoose
When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
FirstWitch
A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
Haven Kaycee
It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film
dasarpituki
A must watch if you are looking for some adrenaline rush.
jacobjohntaylor1
This movie is only scary if you are kind of person who jumps at there one shadow. This is not scary. This movie is badly written. Badly acted. Good special effects. But what an awful ending. This movie is pooh pooh. Pooh pooh, pooh pooh. Don't see this movie. It is a waste of time and money. This is a bad movie. Bad movie bad movie bad movie bad movie. This story of man who kills his cat, kills his wife, kills his son. And then they ghost just decide to kill every one. Stupid not scary. I need more lines and I am running out of things to say. Save your money and don't see this movie. Awful awful awful awful awful awful. If you want to scared see Dracula (1931).
mike-wright-1
Despite being a big horror fan, I have only recently got around to watching my first Japanese horror film. Ju-On comes with a big reputation, but if this movie is typical of Japanese horror, then I feel I won't be watching too many more.The film is split into five separate segments, each telling a separate part of the timeline of a haunted house. For some reason they are not shown chronologically. I can see no reason for this, other than to confuse the viewer and cover up the lack of any kind of interesting story.The talcum powder covered little boy reminds me of the kind of frights you get in a fairground fun house. The first time he appears it's pretty creepy. After that you're expecting him and he rarely fails to appear at the obvious moments. Each segment seems to end in much the same way, and although the first time we see a figure creeping down the stairs is a little freaky, by the third or fourth time you're really wondering why the characters don't just walk the two feet to the front door. Yes some people may be paralysed by fear, but most would just hot foot it out of there.There are a couple of decent frights in here that have been mentioned before by others, but overall it reminded me of our Paranormal Activity. The film is well shot and evenly paced, but most of the scares are telegraphed and then repeated. The only reason I haven't given this a lower score is that I'm aware this film has been made for a Japanese audience. Ju-On is a well known "ghost story" in Japanese culture, and therefore perhaps a significant something is lost on me, both as a Western audience and as someone unfamiliar to Japanese horror
andrewbarry6336
The American version was good to me. I believe the Ring to be overrated compared to this. Let me state if you have not seen any version yet and are wondering if you will get into this.First off, watch this movie alone in a dark room. If you can have surround sound. The atmosphere created here is amazing. While a lot of Japanese horror movies have the "Black Haired Girl", this one is original to me. The atmosphere is the creepiest thing in this movie. Also if you know Kayacko(sorry can't spell it) story, you can't help but feel bad for her. You will like this movie if you go in with an open mind and like supernatural horror.You will not like this movie if you are more of an American Horror buff. I love American horror. But on theme I have seen among people who don't like this series is they prefer serial killers and such. Nothing wrong with that and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.Overall as long as you like supernatural horror and have an open mind, this ranks as my favorite ghost movie. Quick side note, Ju-On The Curse is the original that aired on TV. This is the movie he made following the TV airing. I recommend this one first then watch the first version. Also the second Ju-On does something most horror movies don't; It is improved and the ending is SICK. Enjoy and watch.
