Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Ju-on: The Grudge AKA Ju-on (2002)

R0 Thailand - Distant Horizons Subtitles: Chinese, English and Thai Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Thai DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaged in an amaray case with a holographic slip-cover. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Lions Gate Home Entertainment Commentaries: Audio Commentary by filmmakers Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel Extras: "Behind the Scenes" featurette Cast and Crew Interviews Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailer Trailer Gallery Subtitles: English, Spanish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: 1) From the Main Menu, go into the Special Features. From any option, press right to reveal a star in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select it to see the DVD production credits. 2) From the Special Features menu, go into the Deleted Scenes. Move down to the Special Features option and press down to highlight the top of the thermal mug. Select it to be treated to 10:46 worth of ghost stories while looking at a candlelight. These have optional English or Spanish subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user hspace for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Highlight Video Extras: Theatrical Trailer (1:37) Bonus Trailers: - "The Princess Blade" (1:36) - "St. Johns Wort" (0:35) - "City of God" (2:11) - "Hero" (2:53) - "Dark Water" (1:14) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a reversible cover. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - A-Film Extras: Bonus Trailers: - "Evil Dead" (1:48) - "Slash" (2:32) - "Society" (2:03) Theatrical Trailer (1:36) Subtitles: Dutch (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: All trailers have optional Dutch subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - Cecchi Gori HV Subtitles: Italian HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.80:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Italian title - "The Grudge - Ju-On Rancore" Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Geneon Entertainment Limited Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "Making-Of" featurette Interviews with the cast Interview with the director Deleted scene Produciton stills Film-to-storyboard comparison Theatrical trailers TV spots Bonus "Kayako" sticker Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: There are no subtitles for this film or the extras. This is a limited release 2-disc Deluxe Edition. Packaged in a amaray case with slip-cover. Also available in a bonus pack with the sequel "Ju-On: The Grudge 2" Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures Extras: Biographies: - Shimizu Takashi [director] (2 pages in english) - Taka Ichise [producer] (2 pages in english) - Okina Megumi [actress] (1 page in english) Bonus Trailers (all have burnt-in english subtitles): - "Asian Vision" (1:48) - "Natural City" (2:00) - "Nightmare" (2:45) Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: DTS track is full bitrate. Menus are in English. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia [2005 Release] 2-Disc Special Collector's Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio Commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan Bey Logan biography Hong Kong Legends: -"A Chinese Ghost Story" (1:57, + DVD specs) - "Full Contact" (1:55, + DVD specs) - "Bullet In The Head" (2:02, + DVD specs) - "Wing Chun" (2:00, + DVD specs) - "Iron Monkey" (2:00, + DVD specs) - "Moon Warriors" (2:14, + DVD specs) Premier Asia: - "Ichi The Killer" (DVD specs only) - "Champion" (2:04, + DVD specs) - "Volcano High" (2:11, + DVD specs) - "Bang Rajan" (2:19, + DVD specs) - "Bichunmoo" (2:27, + DVD specs) - "The Warrior" (1:50, + DVD specs) DISC TWO The Cutting Room Floor (with audio commentary by director/writer Takashi Shimizu): - Invisible Secret (0:45) - Mother And Daughter (1:44) - Uneasy Welcome (1:22) - Aftermath (1:14) - Two's Company (0:45) - Alternative Ending (5:17) The Artists: - "Through a Glass Darkly" Interview with director/writer Takashi Shimizu (31:32) - "Whispers in the Dark" Interview with actress Megumi Okina (17:28) - "Fade to Black" Interview with actress Kayoko Shibata (9:54) "Walking in the Shadows: The Making of The Grudge" featurette (14:22) "Behind The Scenes" footage montages: - Rika (11:51) - Hitomi (12:33) - Izumi (10:08) - Toshio (6:35) "Ju-On: True Stories" featurette (8:59) Trailer gallery: - Original Trailer (1:37) - UK promotional trailer (2:04) - "Ju-on: The Grudge 2" teaser (1:28) Subtitles: English, English HoH (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: All extras are in Japanese (and with forced English subtitles), except trailers, audio commentary, and "Ju-On: True Stories" featurette (which is in English). Also available in the 4-disc Ju-on 1 & 2 Special Collector's Edition. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - CineAsia [2011 Release] 2-Disc Special Collectors Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio Commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan Bey Logan biography Hong Kong Legends: -"A Chinese Ghost Story" (1:57, + DVD specs) - "Full Contact" (1:55, + DVD specs) - "Bullet In The Head" (2:02, + DVD specs) - "Wing Chun" (2:00, + DVD specs) - "Iron Monkey" (2:00, + DVD specs) - "Moon Warriors" (2:14, + DVD specs) Premier Asia: - "Ichi The Killer" (DVD specs only) - "Champion" (2:04, + DVD specs) - "Volcano High" (2:11, + DVD specs) - "Bang Rajan" (2:19, + DVD specs) - "Bichunmoo" (2:27, + DVD specs) - "The Warrior" (1:50, + DVD specs) DISC TWO The Cutting Room Floor (with audio commentary by director/writer Takashi Shimizu): - Invisible Secret (0:45) - Mother And Daughter (1:44) - Uneasy Welcome (1:22) - Aftermath (1:14) - Two's Company (0:45) - Alternative Ending (5:17) The Artists: - "Through a Glass Darkly" Interview with director/writer Takashi Shimizu (31:32) - "Whispers in the Dark" Interview with actress Megumi Okina (17:28) - "Fade to Black" Interview with actress Kayoko Shibata (9:54) "Walking in the Shadows: The Making of The Grudge" featurette (14:22) "Behind The Scenes" footage montages: - Rika (11:51) - Hitomi (12:33) - Izumi (10:08) - Toshio (6:35) "Ju-On: True Stories" featurette (8:59) Trailer gallery: - Original Trailer (1:37) - UK promotional trailer (2:04) - "Ju-on: The Grudge 2" teaser (1:28) Subtitles: English, English HoH (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: All extras are in Japanese (and with forced English subtitles), except trailers, audio commentary, and "Ju-On: True Stories" featurette (which is in English). Special thanks to Rewind user Frank_Chan for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia [2004 Release] Special Collector's Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan Subtitles: English, English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Released with two different covers. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - IVL Extras: Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Korea - Cinexus / iVISION Entertainment Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "Making-Of" featurette Cast & crew inverviews Deleted scenes (with director's commentary) Alternate ending (with director's commentary) Theatrical trailers TV spots Cast & crew profiles Promotion gallery Original story outline Bonus trailer for: "Ju-on: The Grudge 2" Collectible booklet Subtitles: English, Japanese and Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Digipak Notes: Packaged in a digi-pack with plastic slip-cover. Menus are in Korean. There are no English subtitles for the extras. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment Extras: Bonus Trailers: - Eastern Eye Montage - Infernal Affairs - Volcano High - Yojimbo - Dark Water Subtitles: English (Optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user mliyo for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment Special Edition Extras: Behind The Scenes: Inside The House: ('Play All' option) - Rika's Bedroom (3:13) - Elevator (3:09) - Jzumi's School (1:13) - Upstairs [Narrow Room](2:23) - Downstairs [Small Room] (2:22) - Downstairs [Large Room] (0:50) - Upstairs [L Shape Room] (1:34) - Upstairs [Large Room] (1:35) Cast and Crew Interviews: - Megumi Okina [Rika Nishina] (1:34) - Yui Ichikawa [Chiharu] (0:53) - Misaki Ito [Hitomi Tokunaga] (1:10) - Misa Uehara [Izumi Toyama] (1:00) - Takashi Shimizu [Director] (5:25) Trailers: - Teaser Trailer (0:23) - Theatrical Trailer (1:41) - TV Spot (0:19) Eastern Eye Trailers: (Forced English subtitles) - "Infernal Affairs" (1:55), "Yojimbo" (0:36) and "Dark Water" (1:07) Subtitles: English (Optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: DVD has Reversable Cover with no rating labels! All extras have optional English subtitles, unless noted. Also available in a 2-Disc box set "The Grudge: Ju-On 1&2"; along with "Ju-On: The Grudge 2". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

- UK 2-Disc Contender and Cine Asia editions include a DTS track, and good selection of extras.
- R2 Japanese and R3 Korean releases have some additional extras, but no English subtitles.
- R1 has an exclusive audio commentary.
CUTS:
- R0 Thailand- Distant Horizons - No cuts
- R1 America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts (91:54 NTSC).
- R2 Germany- Highlight Video - No cuts (88:15 PAL).
- R2 Holland- A-Film - No cuts (88:18 PAL)
- R2 Italy- Cecchi Gori HV - No cuts
- R2 Limited Edition Japan- Geneon Entertainment - No cuts
- R2 Scandinavia- Universal Pictures - No cuts (88:14 PAL)
- R2 2-Disc Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia - No cuts (88:17 PAL)
- R2 2-Disc Special Collectors Edition United Kingdom- CineAsia - No cuts (88:17 PAL)
- R2 Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia - No cuts (88:17 PAL)
- R3 Hong Kong- IVL - No cuts
- R3 Special Edition Korea- Cinexus / iVISION Entertainment - No cuts
- R4 Australia- Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment - No cuts
- R4 Special Edition Australia- Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment - No cuts (88:19 PAL)
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 01/04/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 07/01/23

UPDATE LOG:

06/02/12: Added Dutch and Scandinavian releases.
27/03/15: Added UK Cine Asia edition, added ASINs, DVDBeaver link.
07/01/23: Updated title.
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Ju-on: The Grudge AKA Ju-on (2002)

R0 Thailand - Distant Horizons

R1 America - Lions Gate Home Entertainment

R2 Germany - Highlight Video

R2 Holland - A-Film

R2 Italy - Cecchi Gori HV

R2 Japan - Geneon Entertainment
Limited Edition

R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures

R2 United Kingdom - Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia [2005 Release]
2-Disc Special Collector's Edition

R2 United Kingdom - CineAsia [2011 Release]
2-Disc Special Collectors Edition

R2 United Kingdom - Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia [2004 Release]
Special Collector's Edition

R3 Hong Kong - IVL

R3 Korea - Cinexus / iVISION Entertainment
Special Edition

R4 Australia - Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment

R4 Australia - Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment
Special Edition

OVERALL: Draw

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