The Grudge 3
| The Grudge 3 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Toby Wilkins |
| Written by | Brad Keene |
| Produced by | Takashi Shimizu Sam Raimi |
| Starring | Shawnee Smith Matthew Knight |
| Edited by | John Quinn |
| Distributed by | Stage 6 Films Sony (USA) Columbia Pictures |
Release date | March 24 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Grudge 3 is the direct-to-dvd sequel to the American horror films The Grudge and its sequel, The Grudge 2. The film is going to be directed by Toby Wilkins taking Takashi Shimizu's place. According to the Internet Movie Database, filming took place in March 2008. The film will be released on March 24th, 2009. The trailer was released on October 28, 2008.
Production
During post-production of The Grudge 2, Takashi Shimizu discussed ideas of creating another sequel. Shimizu said the following:
During the script meeting, our ideas didn't go anywhere good, and we couldn't come up with anything interesting to stop the curse, so if that's the case, I would rather just go for something that could never be stopped. But who knows, maybe something can be stopped in The HUDGE 3.
During Comic Con 06, Sony officially announced plans of creating the sequel.[1] Takashi Shimizu stated he was offered to direct the sequel but would rather produce the film instead.[2] Moviehole reported that the film was putting out a casting call for new actors to play Kayako and Toshio, since Takako Fuji (Kayako) and Yuya Ozeki (Toshio) have passed on the opportunity. [3] Bloody-Disgusting reports that Shawnee Smith, who appeared as Amanda in the Saw films, has finished filming her scenes for this movie.
On January 1, 2008, the cover was revealed and it was announced that it would be released on DVD March 24th, 2009. It will only contain featurettes as special features.
There were rumors that the film was originally going to be titled as "The curse continues" or "Ju-on 6" but then just simpeled the title to "The grudge 3" as they planed from the begining of the plot.
The rating was before unknown and rumors went around that it was going to be a PG-13 movie as the two first american remakes, but now the rating is for sure an R for strong violence and disturbing images.
Unknown is if a japanese version of The Grudge 3 will have a release somewhere in the late 2009.
Plot
From Ghost House Pictures, the Producers of 30 Days of Night and The Grudge, comes the next installment in The Grudge series. Kayako and Toshio's curse continues by haunting The Grudge 2's only survivor, Jake (Matthew Knight), who's now confined to a psychiatric hospital after his family's alleged suicide. When the news of the curse reaches Kayako's sister, Naoko (Emi Ikehata), in Japan. As Jake's case worker, Dr. Sullivan (Shawnee Smith, the Saw series), investigates his Chicago home, the curse continues to claim more victims. As the rage spreads, it becomes clear that Jake's horrifying stories are true, and Naoko is the only hope of finally burying the grudge once and for all. The fate is if they all can survive and stop the powerfull, ghostly grudge before it reaches them.
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Lisa | Johanna Braddy |
| Naoko | Emi Ikehata |
| Dr. Ann Sullivan [4] | Shawnee Smith |
| Jake Kimble | Matthew Knight |
| Max | Gil McKinney |
| Andy | Beau Mirchoff |
| Gretchen | Marina Sirtis |
| Kayako Saeki | Aiko Horiuchi |
| Toshio Saeki |
Production history
- October 2006, The Grudge 3 was announced during the Comic-Con 2006.
- October 2007, Toby Wilkins was tapped to direct The Grudge 3 with a screenplay written by Brad Keene. The plot was revealed too.
- January 2008, It was confirmed that Matthew Knight will return to play role of Jake. It has been also revealed that filming will begin in March in Bulgaria for a direct-to-video release.
- February 2008, Moviehole reported that the film was putting out a casting call for new actors to play Kayako and Toshio, since Takako Fuji (Kayako) and Yuya Ozeki (Toshio) have passed on the opportunity.
- March 2008, filming began in Bulgaria (3 March according to Moviehole; 17 March according to IMDB).
- April 2008, Bloody-Disgusting reported that Shawnee Smith, who appeared as Amanda in the Saw films, has finished filming her scenes for this movie. It reported also that Beau Mirchoff and Johanna Braddy were added into the cast. During Fed-Con (a Star Trek convention), Marina Sirtis said that she had finished filming a small part in the film. [5]
- June 2008, Emi Ikehata and Aiko Horiuchi (as Kayako) were added into the cast.
- July 2008, Gil McKinney was added into the cast.
- October 28, 2008, the trailer was released and the DVD release date was announced for March 24 2009.
- November 3, 2008, it was rumored that Lindy Booth was added into the cast
- December 2008, the film receives an R rating by the Mpaa for violence, language, and disturbing images.
DVD release
The DVD will be available to own on March 24, 2009, and should retail at around $24.96. The film will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Sony has released the names of the only featurettes on their website,"Tokyagoaria" and "The Curse Continues". [6]
References
- ^ Bloody Disgusting (July 25, 2006). "Grudge 3 announced". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2006-07-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Movie Hole (July 24, 2006). "Takashi Shimizu talks about The Grudge 3". Movie Hole. Retrieved 2006-10-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Kayako and Toshio ditch The Grudge 3?
- ^ http://www.auditions.com/display_casting4.php?casting_id=210633&s= Casting Notice for The Grudge 3
- ^ Marina Sirtis has finished her filming part in The Grudge 3
- ^ The Grudge 3 DVD details
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