P. Venu
P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011) was an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter with over 20 films to his credit.
His directorial venture "Udhyogastha" in 1967 was the first ever multi-starrer film of South India.
His work in Malayalam cinema was significant and most influential, covering all themes and genres over a career spanning 40 years.
One of his most recognized film "C.I.D. Nazir" in 1971, revolutionized movie-making in the investigative genre in Malayalam cinema.
Following the commercial and critical success of this film, he came up with two more in the series - "Taxi Car" in 1972 and Prethangalude Thazhvara in 1973, which were recognized as the first investigative sequels in the history of Malayalam cinema.
From the late 60s to the 90s he continued to make films and then decided to take a break to devote more time to his family.
His last film "Parinamam (The Change)" in 2003 won an honour for Malayalam cinema, winning the Best Screenplay Award at Ashdod International Film Festival held in Israel.
In 2005 he was bestowed with the "Kala Prathiba" (Icon of Creative Arts) Award by the Kerala Film Critics Association for his immense contributions to Malayalam cinema.
He was also an active member of "MACTA" (Malayalam Cine Technicians Association).
He published his book titled "Udyogastha Muthal" (meaning ‘From Udyogastha Onwards’) in 2010 reminiscing his life as a filmmaker and his experiences in the film industry.
Ben Palmer
Ben Palmer is a British film and television director who is known for being the director of" Bo' Selecta" and" The Inbetweeners".
The Grudge 3
The Grudge 3 is a 2009 American supernatural horror film and the third installment in" The Grudge" film series.
Toby Wilkins, who had previously directed the successful film" Splinter" and the short film series" Tales from the Grudge", took Takashi Shimizu's place as director who later served as executive producer, while Brad Keene replaced Stephen Susco as screenwriter.
The film stars Johanna Braddy, Gil McKinney, Emi Ikehata, Jadie Rose Robson, Beau Mirchoff and Shawnee Smith, with a special appearance by Matthew Knight( from" The Grudge 2").
Aiko Horiuchi and Shimba Tsuchiya plays Kayako and Toshio in the film, with Takashi Matsuyama being the only actor reprising his role from the previous films.
Unlike the previous American films that were both rated PG- 13," The Grudge 3" was given an R rating because of its graphic bloody violence, gore and language.
The film features a linear plotline unlike all of its predecessors, which used nonlinear sequences of events for their respective plots and subplots.
" The Grudge 3" was released on DVD on May 12, 2009, by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
It received mixed to negative reviews from critics and grossed$ 38 million against a$ 5 million budget.
Aiko Horiuchi
Aiko Horiuchi is a Japanese actress who played Kayako Saeki in" The Grudge 3"( 2009).
The Grudge
The Grudge is a 2004 supernatural horror film directed by Takashi Shimizu, written by Stephen Susco, and produced by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and Takashige Ichise.
A remake of Shimizu's 2002 Japanese horror film, it stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, KaDee Strickland, Clea DuVall, and Bill Pullman, and is the first installment in" The Grudge" film series which is based on the Japanese" Ju- On" franchise.
Takako Fuji, Yuya Ozeki, and Takashi Matsuyama portray the characters Kayako Saeki, Toshio Saeki, and Takeo Saeki from the original films.
The plot is told through a nonlinear sequence of events, and includes several intersecting subplots.
After the success of American remake of" The Ring", Sony Pictures had green- lit an American remake of" Ju- On: The Grudge".
Shimizu, the writer and director of the original film, was hired to direct the film, from a screenplay written by Susco.
Principal photography on ther film began on January 26, 2004 and wrapped in July 2004 in Tokyo, Japan.
" The Grudge" was released in North America on October 22, 2004, by Columbia Pictures.
The film received mixed reviews, though Gellar's performance as Karen Davis was praised by critics, and was a box- office success, making over$ 187 million against a$ 10 million budget.
The film was followed by two sequels," The Grudge 2"( 2006) and" The Grudge 3"( 2009).
A reimagining entitled" The Grudge", which takes place concurrently with the events of this film, is set to be released in 2020.
Takashi Shimizu
Takashi Shimizu( 清水 崇" Shimizu Takashi", born 27 July 1972) is a Japanese filmmaker.
He is best known for being the creator of the" Ju- On" franchise.
According to film scholar Wheeler Winston Dixon, Shimizu is" one of a new breed of Japanese horror directors" who prefers to" suggest menace and violence rather than directly depict it."
Elliot Silverstein
Elliot Silverstein( born August 3, 1927, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American director, who is best known for being the director of the movie" Cat Ballou"( 1965).
Ju-On: The Grudge
Ju- On: The Grudge is a 2002 Japanese horror film written and directed by Takashi Shimizu; it is the third installment in the" Ju- On" series and the first film to be theatrically released( the first two entries being direct- to- video productions).
It premiered at the Screamfest Film Festival in October 2002 and has spawned several sequels and an American remake titled" The Grudge", which was released in 2004.
The film was followed by.
The Grudge 2
The Grudge 2 is a 2006 supernatural horror film and a sequel to the 2004 film," The Grudge".
Produced by Sam Raimi, the film was directed by Takashi Shimizu, written by Stephen Susco and stars an ensemble cast that includes Amber Tamblyn, Arielle Kebbel, Jennifer Beals, Edison Chen, Sarah Roemer, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
As stated by Takashi Shimizu, the film is not a remake of any Japanese film and follows a different storyline.
Like its predecessor, the film features a plot that is told through a non-linear sequence of events and includes several intersecting subplots.
The three main subplots include: Karen's younger sister Aubrey coming to Japan after finding out about Doug's death, a schoolgirl named Allison being hunted by the ghosts after entering the house with two of her classmates and a young boy named Jake whose apartment building is haunted by the ghosts of the Saeki family.
The film was announced after the release of the previous film in October 2004, due to its financial success.
Shimizu was announced to return as director on January 2005 and casting begun on December, with the announcement of Gellar returning.
The film was entirely shot in Japan, with Tamblyn performing re-shoots in Chicago, Illinois.
" The Grudge 2" was theatrically released in the United States on October 13, 2006, by Columbia Pictures.
The film received generally negative reviews, and made over$ 70 million worldwide against a$ 20 million budget.
A sequel," The Grudge 3" was released direct- to- video on May 12, 2009.
Aalmaaraattam
Aalmaaraattam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu.
The film stars Vincent, K. P. Ummer, Sudheer and Sadhana in the lead roles.
The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.

Question: Which film has the director who is older, The Grudge 2 or Aalmaaraattam?
Answer: Aalmaaraattam