Movie Review: The Grudge 2
Baker, Shastel
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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Want a good reason to stay out of haunted Japanese houses? Watch "The Grudge 2." Keeping with the same sudden-shock scare tactic of "The Grudge," "Grudge 2" has succeeded in scaring people with its quick surprises.
It starts off a little boring, although it does have a much more interesting beginning than the first movie. "Grudge 2" also helps clear up any remaining questions dealing with Karen, who has been hospitalized since the last movie.
Karen's sister, Aubrey, explores the mystery of the cursed house. She and a news reporter, Eason, try to find a way to stop the killer spirits. This journey eventually leads them to the murdered woman's mother and the terrifying story of her childhood.
Concurrently are other stories of the ghosts carnage dealing with schoolgirls and a small family living in one of the girl's apartments.
The movie bounces around a bit between America and Japan, which may cause some to wonder what any of this has to do with the plot. Towards the end, all is made clear with a true shock of an ending.
Yes, some parts are predictable and cliché, but the real scare factor of the movie relies on "suddenness" that just makes people jump. These scenes definitely leave the viewer with something to talk about afterwards.
If you loved "The Grudge," you'll definitely get something scared out of you from its sequel. A definite "must see" for any horror fan.
It starts off a little boring, although it does have a much more interesting beginning than the first movie. "Grudge 2" also helps clear up any remaining questions dealing with Karen, who has been hospitalized since the last movie.
Karen's sister, Aubrey, explores the mystery of the cursed house. She and a news reporter, Eason, try to find a way to stop the killer spirits. This journey eventually leads them to the murdered woman's mother and the terrifying story of her childhood.
Concurrently are other stories of the ghosts carnage dealing with schoolgirls and a small family living in one of the girl's apartments.
The movie bounces around a bit between America and Japan, which may cause some to wonder what any of this has to do with the plot. Towards the end, all is made clear with a true shock of an ending.
Yes, some parts are predictable and cliché, but the real scare factor of the movie relies on "suddenness" that just makes people jump. These scenes definitely leave the viewer with something to talk about afterwards.
If you loved "The Grudge," you'll definitely get something scared out of you from its sequel. A definite "must see" for any horror fan.
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