Ju-on: The Beginning of the End

A young woman named Kiyomi finds herself haunted by a vengeful spirit after visiting her sister's new home. As she delves deeper into the house's dark history, she uncovers a horrifying curse that has claimed the lives of those who have lived there. Kiyomi must confront the malevolent force and the tragic events that led to its creation before she too becomes another victim of the curse.

Ju-on: The Beginning of the End received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the long-running Ju-on franchise. While some acknowledged the familiar J-horror atmosphere, most felt the film lacked originality and relied too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot devices. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many long-time fans of the series expressing disappointment.

• Fails to bring anything new to the well-worn Ju-on formula.

• Relies on cheap scares and predictable plotting.

• A disappointing continuation of the franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ju-on: The Beginning of the End were generally negative, with many viewers expressing fatigue with the repetitive nature of the curse and the lack of fresh scares. Some appreciated the attempt to explore the origin of the curse, but most felt it fell flat and did not live up to the standards set by earlier films in the series.

This film is part of the 'Sadako vs. Kayako' project, which also included a film featuring the antagonist from the 'Ringu' series, attempting to pit the two iconic J-horror ghosts against each other.