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The Grudge

The Grudge (2004) - Jumpscare Guide

20041:32:00
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5.9
PG-13

Plot

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

Director

Takashi Shimizu
Takashi Shimizu

Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle GellarKaren Davis
Jason Behr
Jason BehrDoug McCarthy
Takako Fuji
Takako FujiKayako Saeki
Yuya OzekiToshio Saeki
William Mapother
William MapotherMatthew Williams
Clea DuVall
Clea DuVallJennifer Williams
KaDee Strickland
KaDee StricklandSusan Williams
Grace Zabriskie
Grace ZabriskieEmma Williams
Bill Pullman
Bill PullmanPeter Kirk
Rosa Blasi
Rosa BlasiMaria Kirk
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Does The Grudge Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Grudge (2004) has 23 jump scares (3 major, 20 minor)

First scare: 00:07:35 | Last scare: 01:31:51

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.

With an E rating, The Grudge delivers maximum jumpscare density and intensity throughout its runtime. The film employs brutal visual and audio combinations for each shock moment, creating non-stop sensory overload. This relentless barrage of powerful scares leaves little room for recovery, making it suitable exclusively for seasoned horror veterans.

Analysis:

Total: 23Major: 3Minor: 20Intensity: 26

Contains 3 major jumpscares and 20 minor jumpscares.

6.6/10
INTENSE
Brings the pain with precision-timed scares. The filmmakers are horror sadists, and they're good at it.
Fear Factor Analysis
Intense
Gore/BloodDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseAnimal DeathSuicidePossessionGhostsStalkingDrowning

Common Questions About The Grudge

Total Jumpscares: 23

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:32:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:07:35
Major

Yoko turns around in c3RvbG the attic and sees a ghostly woman’s face.

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00:15:30
Minor

Karen opens a door and a hand grabs her foot.

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00:18:13
Minor

A cat yowls, scaring Karen.

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00:21:10
Minor

Karen is startled by the phone ringing.

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00:21:46
Minor

A shadow can c291cm be seen passing a window.

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00:22:50
Minor

Emma gasps and a ghostly figure can be seen hovering above her.

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00:26:36
Minor

A hand comes out of a bath tub and grabs a man’s arm.

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00:32:31
Minor

Someone reaches down and grabs the cat on the stairs.

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00:34:52
Minor

A boy pops out bm90c2 from beside Jen’s bed and hisses at Matt.

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00:35:02
Minor

The boy screams at Matt.

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00:35:48
Minor

The boy peers down from above Matt and screams again.

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00:53:45
Minor

As Susan goes up in the elevator, the strange boy can be seen on each floor.

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00:56:40
Major

The ghostly woman peaks c2NyYX out at Susan from under the covers.

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00:58:45
Major

Karen sees the reflection of the ghostly girl in the bus window accompanied by a croaking noise.

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01:00:13
Minor

As Alex walks down the stairs, the strange boy can be seen sitting in a corner.

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01:04:17
Minor

Detective Nakagawa is reviewing the security footage when a shadowy figure rises up directly in front of the security camera.

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01:17:37
Minor

The boy opens his eyes Y29waW then pushes Detective Nakagawa’s head into the bathtub.

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01:26:00
Minor

A corpse falls down from the attic in front of Peter.

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01:28:48
Minor

The ghostly woman can be seen in the reflection of the mirror as Karen walks past it.

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01:29:04
Minor

Doug’s hand reaches out and grabs Karen’s foot as she looks into the mirror.

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01:31:12
Minor

Karen opens a door c3RvbG and sees the ghostly woman’s face behind it.

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01:31:26
Minor

Karen goes to lift the sheet covering Doug’s body when it begins to twitch.

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01:31:51
Minor

The camera begins to pan, revealing the ghostly woman is standing behind Karen.

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