TV Guide: Takashi Shimizu

Video: The Grudge 2: Clip 1

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Japanese horror specialist Takashi Shimizu returns to the mythology that terrified audiences the world over with this terror-inducing sequel to the hit 2004 frightener. When a cursed Tokyo home is burned to the ground, the baneful spirit once confined within its walls is suddenly unleased to terrorize anyone and everyone who crosses its dark path. Original producers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Taka Ichise return to help Shimizu realize his hair-raising vision with this tale that finds Karen's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) sister, Aubrey (Amber Tamblyn), teaming with spellbound journalist Eason (Edison Chen) to investigate the spectral mystery. Meanwhile, the ghostly grip of Toshio (Oga Tanaka) and Kayako (Takako Fuji) tightens on a Chicago housewife (Jennifer Beals) halfway across the globe. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Video: IFC News Special: Terror From Tokyo

IFC — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

This IFC News special outlines the popularity of J-horror films in America, tracing their historical roots in Japanese culture, their translation in American blockbuster remakes, and how the phenomenon has opened the doors of Asian cinema to America.

Video: The Grudge 2

CinemaNow — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Acclaimed producers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise have re-teamed with director Takashi Shimizu and screenwriter Stephen Susco to present this heart-stopping sequel to the smash-hit thriller, The Grudge.

Video: The Grudge - Clip 2 - I'm Gonna Call An Ambulance

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This American remake of director Takashi Shimizu's popular Japanese movie franchise The Grudge puts Buffy the Vampire Slayer alumna Sarah Michelle Gellar back into the line of supernatural fire. When Karen (Gellar), an American student working with a Japanese health center for college credit, comes across a mysterious curse, she quickly finds herself embroiled in a fight for her own sanity, and, ultimately, her very survival. Known as a "grudge," the curse was born inside of a house after its inhabitants died while consumed by rage -- according to legend, the curse touches all who come into contact with it, and will torment those unlucky individuals until they, too, become part of the grudge . Each time the curse finds a new victim, it is, in a sense, reborn, and will continue on its path unless Karen can free herself from its control over her. This version of The Grudge is also directed by Shimizu, and features Jason Behr, Clea DuVall, Kadee Strickland, William Mapother, and Bill Pul

Video: The Grudge - Clip 1 - I Just Want Her To Leave Me Alone

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

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AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Directed by Takashi Shimizu, The Grudge follows volunteer homecare worker Rika Nishida (Megumi Okina), whose altruism leads her to Chiharu (Yui Ichikawa), a catatonic old woman slowly dying in a home filled with years worth of accumulated filth. Rika's suspicion is aroused when, during the course of her volunteer duties, she can't help but sense an overwhelming feeling of dread. Eventually, Rika opens an old wardrobe only to discover a malevolent boy who introduces himself as Toshio (Yuya Ozeki). It seems as though the house was formerly occupied by a young couple -- Katsuya (Kanji Tsuda), Chiharu's son, and his wife, Kazumi (Risa Matsuda). Sadly, Kazumi was killed thanks to Toshio shortly after moving in, and it wasn't long before Katsuya met a similar fate. When one of Rika's colleagues alerts the local authorities, an investigation turns the house inside out and exposes an ancient and deadly history. - Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Video: Ju-On: The Grudge Trailer (with viewer discretion warning)

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Video: The Grudge - Clip 3 - Your Boss Told Me What Happened

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: 'The Grudge 2' Clip: "I Can Stop Her"

MSN Video — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Takashi Shimizu, director of 2004's "The Grudge," returns for this sequel, which is set in Tokyo. A young woman (Amber Tamblyn) is exposed to the same mysterious and deadly curse that afflicted her sister (Sarah Michelle Gellar) in the first film.

Video: 'The Grudge 2' Clip: "One House"

MSN Video — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Video: 'The Grudge 2' Clip: "Get Me Out"

MSN Video — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: 'The Grudge 2' Clip: "Forgot My Keys"

MSN Video — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500