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The Grudge (out Jan 30) is terrible. A feeble "side sequel" to the earlier American movies (released between 2004 and 2009) and about a series of people who come into contact with a possessed house. The characters' actions don't make sense and it relies on the same tired techniques to scare audiences. Boring. Grade: C-.