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The rights to an American film remake of "The Grudge" were eventually acquired, with Shimizu himself attached to direct and Sarah Michelle Gellar starring. The film was released in 2004 to mixed reviews. The film's box office success would lead it to spawn its own series of American-produced films, including 2006's "The Grudge 2" and 2009's "The Grudge 3". Both films follow a unique storyline, albeit "The Grudge 2" still drawing inspiration from several Japanese films.