The Grudge 2 (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Grudge 2 is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Takashi Shimizu, starring Amber Tamblyn, Edison Chen and Arielle Kebbel. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $70.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Takashi Shimizu
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Grudge 2 About?
The premise of The Grudge 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A deadly curse resurfaces, spreading its influence on a new set of victims. As the horrifying events escalate, a diverse group finds themselves entangled in a desperate fight for survival. Each person must confront their own hidden pasts while battling the relentless and vengeful spirit known as The Grudge, which threatens to consume them all.
The Grudge 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telephone terror
- ghost
- haunted house
- urinating in fear
- sequel to remake
- part of trilogy
- curse
- schoolgirl
- second part
- female urinating
- sequel
- cat
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- supernatural horror
- ticklishness
- remake
- grindhouse film
- numbered sequel
- jump scare
- ensemble cast
- vibrating cell phone
- hiding under a desk
- warning from beyond the grave
- message from beyond the grave
- mystery from beyond the grave
- phone call from beyond the grave
- teenage girl as protagonist
- teenage protagonist
- female protagonist
- death of protagonist
- secret
- school
- woman
- young
- high school
- hospital
- supernatural power
- rural setting
- woman's neck broken
- dead woman with eyes open
- dead woman on ground
- dead woman
- death
- spirit
- ritual
- diary
- little boy
- terror
- condom
- panties
- brassiere
The Grudge 2 Cast
Amber Tamblyn leads the cast, with Edison Chen and Arielle Kebbel. Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
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Director Takashi Shimizu
More from Takashi Shimizu
More films directed by Takashi Shimizu, best-rated first: Ju-on: The Grudge, Howling Village, The Grudge and Marebito (The Stranger from Afar).
The Grudge 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Grudge 2 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 55% User score
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The Grudge 2 Plot Summary
What happens in The Grudge 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tale that unfolds out of sequence, Karen (Sarah Michelle Gellar](/actor/sarah-michelle-gellar)) and her sister Aubrey (Amber Tamblyn) are drawn to a sinister legacy when their ailing mother, Joanna (Joanna Cassidy), sends Aubrey to Japan to retrieve Karen from a hospital where she’s been confined due to her deteriorating health. Upon her arrival, Aubrey struggles with the language barrier, unable to communicate with the nurses, including Yôko Chôsokabe, Kayoko Toda, and Shuri Matsuda. Fortunately, Eason (Edison Chen), a journalist who previously rescued Karen from peril, offers to translate.
Full summary
The whole story of The Grudge 2, scene by scene
The Grudge 2 Box Office & Budget
The Grudge 2 grossed $70.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $39.1 million came from the US and Canada and $31.6 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$70.7M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.1M
- International
- $31.6M
- Budget
- $20M
The Grudge 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Grudge 2.
How Well Do You Know The Grudge 2?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Aubrey Davis sent to Japan to do?
Cars in The Grudge 2
6 cars on screen, including the 2002 Acura RSX and the Toyota Crown Comfort.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz Transporter T1 Background role
The Grudge 2 Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “El grito 2” and “La Maldicion 2”.
- Also known as
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- El grito 2
- La Maldicion 2
- Проклятие 2
- Az átok 2.
- โคตรผีดุ 2
- Der Fluch - The Grudge 2
- Garez 2
- The Grudge - A Maldição 2
- Smrtiaca nenavist
- Smrtící nenávist 2
- Átok 2.
- 咒怨2 美版
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- Klątwa 2
- Forbandelsen 2
- הטינה 2
- O Grito 2
- Rage meurtrière 2
- 그루지 2
- Η Κατάρα 2
- Гняв 2
- Kauna 2
- La maldición 2
- 呪怨 パンデミック
- 不死咒怨 2
- Прокляття 2
- Pagieža 2
- 不死咒怨2：鬼謎藏
- Lời Nguyền 2
- Blestemul 2
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The Grudge 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Grudge 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Grudge 2?
The Grudge 2 runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Grudge 2 released?
The Grudge 2 was released on October 13, 2006.
Who directed The Grudge 2?
The Grudge 2 was directed by Takashi Shimizu.
More films by Takashi Shimizu Who is in the cast of The Grudge 2?
The Grudge 2 stars Amber Tamblyn, Edison Chen and Arielle Kebbel.
How much did The Grudge 2 make at the box office?
The Grudge 2 grossed $70.7 million worldwide ($39.1 million domestic, $31.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is The Grudge 2 rated?
The Grudge 2 has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 33 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Grudge 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Grudge 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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