The Curse Goes On In Grudge 3 DVD

The Grudge 3 is the latest installment of the Grudge series which was released May 12, 2009 as a direct to DVD movie. Director of the Original Grudge and its sequel The Grudge 2, Takashi Shimizu, decided he would rather try his hand at producing on this film rather than directing, opening the door for Toby Wilkins to sign on as the director. Shimizu, who is also the writer of the original Japanese film Ju-On that was the basis for the Grudge, was also credited with writing for the film, along with screenwriter Brad Keene who wrote "Gravedancers" and "From Within".

The Grudge 3 is on! Picking up several months after all the craziness in Grudge 2. Allison, the schoolgirl who ran away from the persecution in Tokyo, couldn't shake the curse. The curse and misery followed her into Chicago, where Grudge 3 is still set. Jake Kimball, who somehow managed to survive as a character in Grudge 2, is tucked away in a mental hospital. His Doctor, played by Shawnee Smith, goes by the name of Ann Sullivan.

Jake spills his nightmarish tale to Dr. Sullivan. She, of course, doesn't believe a word of what happened to his family. Then she witnesses him being attacked by the unseeable will of the infamous Kayako from both previous Grudge films.

Naoko, Kayako's sister, is still living in Japan. While reading a newspaper she finds out about all the stuff happening in the U.S. Naoko knows what to do about the deadly curse. She can, after all this time, make it stop. She is determined to go to America and do her best to end the reign of terror.

From Japan all the way to that apartment in Chicago, Naoko makes her way to face the curse. In the apartment originally in Grudge 2, she comes into contact with the landlord and his kids. While becoming familiar with the family she becomes very close to the older girl Lisa, and comes to see that little Rose is in contact with the spirit world. All this time the curse is going full throttle at the family.

Rose can end the curse by drinking Kayako's blood. This must happen while they perform an exorcism. It all goes badly wrong. Max, the father of the two girls, falls into complete insanity and manages to kill Naoko. Meanwhile the exorcism continues and actually works. The curse is gone. Or is it? Another curse comes into existence because of what happened to Naoko.

For anyone who was into the Grudge series, this movie is a must see. The previous movies left some mystery that this one concludes. It also feels like the chance of more stories are possible.

The Grudge 3 DVD is an all out attack on the brain. After the creepiness of the previous Grudge movies, The Grudge 3 DVD gives some closure and leaves room for the idea of another!