3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Grudge 2 (2006)
The Grudge 2 (2006)
Overview
A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong, and strange things begin happening in a Chicago apartment building.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
3.8
Overview
A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong, and strange things begin happening in a Chicago apartment building.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter is supernatural horror, focusing on a vengeful ghost and an inescapable curse, which inherently lacks any discernible political valence or ideological message. The narrative does not present a problem or solution that aligns with either left or right-leaning political frameworks.
The film features a cast that includes both American and Japanese actors, reflecting its setting and origins, but does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative is a conventional horror story that does not critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Grudge 2" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses exclusively on its horror elements and the supernatural curse, with no depiction of queer identity or relationships.
The film "The Grudge 2" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on supernatural horror elements and the progression of a vengeful curse, without engaging with gender identity topics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Grudge 2 is a direct sequel that continues the narrative with established characters like Kayako and Toshio, whose genders remain consistent with previous installments. All new significant characters introduced in this film do not represent gender-swapped versions of prior canon.
The film introduces new characters without pre-established racial identities. The returning characters from the previous installment or the original Japanese series maintain their established races. Therefore, no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
5.6
Critic Ratings
1.2
3.3
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