This remains the scariest movie I’ve ever seen! Takako Fuji’s portrayal of Kayako left me with countless sleepless nights. Her eerie, wide-eyed yūrei is so terrifying that the image still lingers in my mind. The minimal effects used in the 90s and early 2000s truly amplify the film’s eerie atmosphere, making this era unforgettable for horror. It’s a shame that the remakes and later versions couldn’t capture the same essence.