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"Ju-On": the name given to a deadly curse spawned when someone dies in the grip of a violent rage. All who come into contact with it are doomed...
Deep in the shadows of the attic of an ordinary family home in the Tokyo suburbs, something malevolent is stirring. When social worker Rika (Megumi Okina) is sent to check on a traumatised old lady whose family have moved in at the site of the notorious Saeki family murder case, she unwittingly unleashes a cycle of terror that is transmitted via its victims further and further from its original source.
Arrow Video is proud to present a 4K restoration of the film that revitalised the Japanese horror boom of the turn of the millennium. Writer-director Takashi Shimizu's disconcerting approach to plotting, unnerving eye for the uncanny details in the dark corners of the frame and an innate talent for effective jump scares so impressed Evil Dead director Sam Raimi that he invited the director to helm two Hollywood remakes.
Product Features
4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
- 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles
- Introduction by writer-director Takashi Shimizu
- Audio commentary by film historian David Kalat
- Audio commentary by Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel
- Alternate English dub track in 5.1 Surround
- Haunting in Monochrome, an interview with Takashi Shimizu on the Ju-On films
- Being Kayako, an interview with Takako Fuji on her role as Kayako
- The Evolution of Ju-On, a new featurette with authors and Japan specialists Tom Mes and Zack Davisson discussing the cultural forces that shaped the series
- Through a Glass Darkly, an archive interview with Takashi Shimizu
- Whispers in the Dark, an archive interview with actor Megumi Okina on her role as Rika
- Fade to Black, an archive interview with actor Kayoko Shibata, who plays Mariko
- On-set interviews with Takashi Shimizu, Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara and Yui Ichikawa
- Deleted scenes with commentary by Takashi Shimizu
- Almost an hour of behind-the-scenes footage
- Ju-On True Stories, two ghostly true-life tales that inspired the films, narrated by Hiroyoshi Kihara
- Original trailers
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative
Ju-On: The Grudge 4K UHD
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Arrow Video’s Ju‑On: The Grudge 4K Ultra HD release stands as the definitive J‑horror box set and a meticulously curated archive of the franchise. It functions as a complete, all‑in‑one collection, bringing together the core theatrical films, the original V‑Cinema Ju‑On: The Curse entries, and the often overlooked White Ghost and Black Ghost features. For fans and collectors, nothing essential is missing. As a landmark of the genre, Ju‑On: The Grudge avoids gratuitous gore in favour of suffocating atmosphere and slow‑burn dread. Its fractured, non‑linear structure reinforces the inescapable nature of the curse, allowing terror to seep in gradually rather than relying on constant shocks. The film’s imagery remains iconic and deeply unsettling, particularly the disturbingly realistic blue boy ghost, while the restrained visual storytelling and haunting, sparsely used score firmly establish its status as a modern horror classic and a masterclass in psychological suspense. The technical presentation is exemplary. The 4K restoration, enhanced with Dolby Vision, delivers a noticeable increase in clarity and detail while preserving the film’s natural grain and gloomy aesthetic. The DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks are equally impressive, bringing renewed impact to the film’s signature foley work and subtle surround effects that are essential to its creeping sense of unease. Complementing the presentation is an expansive selection of supplemental material, combining legacy content with new features, insightful director interviews, and thoughtfully assembled physical booklets that add meaningful context to the films. Arrow Video has delivered a reference‑quality release that offers outstanding collector value. Between the exceptional restoration, immersive audio, and wealth of extras, this set is the definitive way to experience Ju‑On: The Grudge and earns an easy five‑star recommendation for horror enthusiasts.
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Watched it recently and was blown away by not only how good the movie was, but also how well Arrow has done bringing this movie to life on 4k, having done a great job with both the video and audio. Had a really good time throughout the whole thing.
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