Two years after the Japanese version of "The Grudge" appeared, Takashi Shimizu shot the American version again. The biggest obstacle was the different appreciation and horror of Japan and the United States. Japanese horror movies have their own unique charm. For example, there are no answers to mysterious events in many movies, and the whole story can be said to have no real ending. For Japanese audiences, such an open structure can easily cause fear, but American audiences always want a clear answer, which places high demands on screenwriters.
The previous US version of "The Ring of Midnight" was a work involving American executive producer Roy Lee. At first, he learned about "The Grudge" from a reporter who said that "The Grudge" was the most horrible movie he had ever seen. Later, he got a copy. Although there was no translated subtitles, he still could Deeply aware of the creepy panic.
The screenwriter Scott faced a huge challenge in the adaptation process, because he had to integrate himself with Shimizu's ideas. Fortunately, Takashi Shimizu gave Sco free creative space. Sko commented that he was very grateful for Shimizu's cooperation and was proud of his cooperation. In his opinion, he is the most talented horror film director.
