SMG's Ju-On Coming To U.S.

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Ju-On Coming To U.S.

Lions Gate will release Takashi Shimizu's original Japanese supernatural horror film Ju-On (The Grudge) in the United States.

Lions Gate will release Takashi Shimizu's original Japanese supernatural horror film Ju-On (The Grudge) in Los Angeles and New York on July 23, before expanding its limited release to other American cities, the Creature Corner Web site reported. Sony is currently producing an American version of the movie, also directed by Shimizu. That film, titled The Grudge, is currently in post-production and stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr, but it won't hit theaters until the fall.

After its initial opening, Lions Gate, in conjunction with Vitagraph Films (Bubba Ho-tep), will expand Ju-On to Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle, the Web site reported.

Ju-On was a hit in its original Japanese release, prompting Sam Raimi's Ghost House Productions to mount the American remake, which was shot in Tokyo this past winter. It deals with a curse that befalls a house in a Tokyo, instilling a murderous rage.







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[Jenny]

Oh my goodness I can't wait! And I love that Sam Raimi is attached to it! And of course, Sarah!!!!

Thanks for the info!

 

[Initiative]

OMG!!! SMG!!! IN THE USA!!!! Arghhh!! Too bad I live in the UK 🙁 It should be out here at christmas time

 

[Xander]

Initiative, not to poop on the party but I dont think it'll come out here. Its being released in limited cities in the USA, so UK ain't likely. Unless all you fans go out in your thousands and help the "Bring it to the UK" cause!

In a year or two however it might be on Sci-Fi TV.

 

[Kateetak]

Initiative, not to poop on the party but I dont think it'll come out here. Its being released in limited cities in the USA, so UK ain't likely. Unless all you fans go out in your thousands and help the "Bring it to the UK" cause!

In a year or two however it might be on Sci-Fi TV.

This article isn't about SMG movie, but the original Japanese version.

Sarah's movie release date is in October (USA) and it will be released in the UK too.

 

[Xander]

Well I got confused then, okay fair enough 😉.

Still would like to see the original Japanese as it'll probably be better, I mean I love SMG but Ringu vs The Ring. C'mon.