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Ju-on: The Grudge 2 AKA Ju-on 2 (2003)
Fear Returns From The Grave.Director: Takashi Shimizu
OVERALL: Draw-
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) and English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DTS track is full bitrate.
English/chinese menus.
Cover incorrectly states it's R3 coded.
The audio menu incorrectly states that Dolby Digital track is EX 6.1, but it's not EX encoded at all.
English subtitles have some grammatical errors plus the translation itself isn't very accurate at certain moments.
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Extras:Preview Trailers
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Subtitles:English and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "Ju-On: The Grudge" (1:36)
- "The Eye" (2:12)
- "Tube" (2:14)
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Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DTS track is half bitrate.
English menus.
All trailers have Dutch subtitles. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
"Making Of" featurette
Interviews with the cast
Interview with the director
TV Spot
Trailer
DISC TWO
Making-of 'Takashi Shimizu's How to Make Horror' (with commentary by Takashi Shimizu)
Interview with cast
Interview with director
Deleted scenes (with commentary by Takashi Shimizu)
Photo Gallery
Comparisons of director's storyboard to the film
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:There are no subtitles for this film or the extras.
DTS audio track is full bit-rate. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan
Further Attractions
- "Ju-On: The Grudge" (2:04, + DVD specs)
- "Ong-bak" (2:11, + DVD specs)
- "Brotherhood" (1:59, + DVD specs)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49, + DVD specs)
- "Initial D" (1:39, + DVD specs)
- "Crying Fist" (2:45, + DVD specs)
DISC TWO
The Curse Continued featurettes
- "Terror Re-Born: The Making of Ju-On: The Grudge 2" (19:37)
- "A New Nightmare: Behind the Scenes of Ju-On: The Grudge 2" (23:55)
- "Master Of Horror: An Interview with Director Takashi Shimizu" (17:17)
- Deleted Scenes
-- "The Curse Continues" (1:07)
-- "I'll Be Right Back" (1:43)
-- "Hidden Depths" (1:11)
-- "Pieces of the Puzzle" (4:25)
"House Of Horrors" - guided tour around the house with information about the film, interviews and out-takes
Promotional Gallery
- Original Theatrical Trailer (1:30)
- UK Theatrical Trailer (1:19)
- UK Theatrical TV Spot (0:22)
- Japanese Premiere (4:34)
- Taiwanese Campaign (2:04)
- Korean Campaign (2:32)
- Kayako Onstage (2:15)
DVD-ROM "The Grudge" Flash game -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Further Attractions
- "Ju-On: The Grudge" (2:04)
- "Ong-bak" (2:11)
- "Brotherhood" (1:59)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49)
- "Initial D" (1:39)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with Asian film expert Bey Logan
Further Attractions
- "Ju-On: The Grudge" (2:04)
- "Ong-bak" (2:11)
- "Brotherhood" (1:59)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49)
- "Initial D" (1:39)
- "Crying Fist" (2:45)
DISC TWO
The Curse Continued featurettes
- "Terror Re-Born: The Making of Ju-On: The Grudge 2" (19:37)
- "A New Nightmare: Behind the Scenes of Ju-On: The Grudge 2" (23:55)
- "Master of Horror: An Interview with Director Takashi Shimizu" (17:17)
- Deleted Scenes
-- "The Curse Continues" (1:07)
-- "I'll Be Right Back" (1:43)
-- "Hidden Depths" (1:11)
-- "Pieces of the Puzzle" (4:25)
"House of Horrors" guided tour around the house with information about the film, interviews and out-takes
Promotional Gallery
- Original Theatrical Trailer (1:30)
- UK Theatrical Trailer (1:19)
- UK Theatrical TV Spot (0:22)
- Japanese Premiere (4:34)
- Taiwanese Campaign (2:04)
- Korean Campaign (2:32)
- Kayako Onstage (2:15)
DVD-ROM "The Grudge" Flash game -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Some featurettes are 1.78:1 flagged for non-anamorphic, which mistakenly squeezes the image.
Also available in the 4-disc Ju-on 1 & 2 Special Collector's Edition. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
"Making Of Juon 2" - featurette
Cast & Director Interview (7 interview clips)
TV Spots
Teaser Trailer
2 Theatrical Trailers
DISC TWO
Behind-The-Scenes (Making of Juon 2)
Interview (7 interview clips)
Deleted Scenes
Gallery (Posters, artwork)
Continuity (Storyboards)
Promotion Clip -
Subtitles:English and Korean
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All special features has optional Korean subtitles, but no English subtitles. Menus are in English and DTS is full bit-rate.
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (8:44)
"Making Of" featurette (17:59) (in Japanese or Thai with optional Thai subtitles)
Photo Gallery (33 screens)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Ju-On" (2003) (1:20)
- "New Blood" (1:58)
- "The Uninvited" (0:40)
Teaser Trailer (0:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:Thai (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DTS track is full bitrate.
English/Thai menus.
All extras are in Japanese/Thai without English subtitles. -
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Extras:"Making Of The Grudge" featurette (20:24)
Storyboards: ('Play All' option)
- Driving At Night (4:30)
- Encounter In Apartment (2:05)
- Evil Wig (2:51)
- Dream Encounter (1:19)
Original Trailers:
- Teaser Trailer (0:16)
- #1 Theatrical Trailer (1:30)
- #2 Theatrical Trailer (0:32)
- 5 TV Spots (1:19)
Promo Trailers: (Forced English subtitles)
- "Ong-Bak" (1:57)
- "Ju-On: The Grudge" (2:08)
- "Seven Samurai" (4:05) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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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". -
Easter eggs:Easter Egg 1: On the Main Menu go to the 'Explore Extras' section, Highlight the menu entry 'Making Of The Grudge' or 'Main' and press the 'UP' or 'DOWN' arrow key on your remote control, press 'Enter' and you will go to a 'DVD Credits' menu.
Easter Egg 2: On the Main Menu go to the 'Explore Extras' section, then go to the 'Original Trailers' section and press the 'LEFT' or 'RIGHT' arrow key on your remote control. A Video Camera will highlight and if you press 'Enter' now you will see some "Behind The Scenes Footage" (4:43) shot with a video camera [Japanese Language with no English subtitles]. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the R2 UK Entertainment One and Cine Asia 2-disc, R2 Japan and R3 Korean releases for their DTS tracks and large (but differing) selections of extras. Note that the Japanese release is not English friendly though.
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CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Intercontinental Video Limited / Widesight - No cuts (91:50 NTSC)
- R1 America- Lions Gate Entertainment - No cuts
- R2 Holland- A-Film - No cuts - uses NTSC master and has a couple of additional logos (92:23 PAL)
- R2 Deluxe Edition Japan- Geneon Entertainment - No cuts
- R2 2-Disc Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Cine Asia - No cuts (88:12 PAL)
- R2 Single Disc Edition United Kingdom- Contender Entertainment / Premier Asia - No cuts (88:12 PAL)
- R2 Two Disc Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Entertainment One - No cuts (88:12 PAL)
- R3 Korea- BEAR Entertainment - No cuts
- R3 Thailand- EVS Entertainment - No cuts (91:51 NTSC)
- R4 Australia- Eastern Eye / Madman Entertainment - No cuts (88:10 PAL)
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Comparison added by Goran_Andersson on 10/05/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 07/01/23UPDATE LOG:
15/02/12: Added R0 Hong Kong (IVL), R2 Holland and R3 Thailand.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
27/03/15: Addition of the UK single disc, updated runtimes of the UK 2-disc, Added UK Cine Asia.
05/06/20: Tidyup.
07/01/23: Updated title.
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