Classic but start a little slow but end up good at the end .

I saw this movie when it first came out and I was on the edge of my seat. I had to add this to my permanent collection.

This remake of Japan’s ju-on was a solid horror flick

you don't really see this one on blu ray so I had to get it.

To date, director Takashi Shimizu has made 6 JU-ON/GRUDGE films. What is interesting is that each one contributes something new to the "Grudge Mythos." None of the films are merely "remakes" of another one. Although I personally find the first theatrical JU-ON film to be the cream of the crop, I think that this American version stands up well in its own right. It's a fantastic horror film, brimming with interesting ideas, unforgettable imagery and fine performances. If you are a Grudge enthusiast/completist, or if you've simply been meaning to pick-up a copy of the film, this Unrated Director's Cut is worth adding to your collection. The added footage is welcome, as are the excellent extras. The feature commentary by director Takashi Shimizu, producer Taka Ichise, and actress Takako Fuji (who plays the iconic, long-haired ghost, Kayako) is a pleasure from start to finish. It's exactly what a commentary should be, a combination of information and entertainment. The three are obviously having a ball doing the commentary and there are times when they sound as though they're giving their film the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" treatment. I was laughing out loud at times. In addition, Shimizu offers some interesting insights on the film's imagery, what it was like working with an American cast, etc. This commentary alone is worth the price for Shimizu fans. Also included in the Extras is a generous helping of deleted scenes. GRUDGE fans will enjoy comparing and contrasting these scenes with the earlier films in the franchise, especially the two original made-for-Japanese-television JU-ON films. As a welcome bonus, Shimizu, Ichise and Fuji offer interesting commentaries on all of the deleted scenes. This DVD edition also contains two early, very short (about 3 minutes apiece) Shimizu films based upon his "Grudge mythology." What is interesting about these shorts is that they both relate to events which occur in the original made-for-TV JU-ON films. For my money, the original JU-ON is the gold standard of horror cinema, and Takashi Shimizu is the reigning king of cinematic horror. I believe that, given the compromises which were forced upon Shimizu by his American producers, he still created a very worthy entry into the "Grudge mythos" -- and a brilliant film, period -- with his American version of the story. If you want THE GRUDGE in your movie collection then buy this