History Film / Juon

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The fourth film continues the story of Izumi's friend Chiharu, who was a minor character in the third film. However, what happened to Izumi's other friend, Miyuki, is a mystery.

'''''Ju-on''''' is a Japanese horror film series, directed by Creator/TakashiShimizu. There are currently nine films in the series, including a crossover film, as well as two short films (''Katasumi''/''In A Corner'' and ''4444444444''), which were released prior to the first film (and are featured on the Director's Cut DVD release of the first [[TheGrudge remake]] as special features).

* TwistEnding: The third movie features one of these. It is revealed that [[spoiler:Rika has, throughout most of the movie, been "possessed", of sorts, by Kayako, and is destined to suffer the same fate as Kayako and therefore "become" her, in a sense]]. (It's all a bit of a MindScrew.) A similar ending is presented in the [[TheGrudge US remake sequel]].

* FryingPanOfDoom: At the beginning of the second movie.

* BittersweetEnding: ''White Ghost'' has one, probably the ''only'' time where at least one of our main protagonists come out of the hauntings relatively unscathed. Our leading lady (girl?), Akane, is haunted by her guilt of letting her childhood friend, Mirai, abused and [[OffWithHisHead murdered horrifically]] by her uncle. At the end, [[spoiler: Akane apologizes to Mirai, and the latter in turn leaves her bear keychain before disappearing for good, having forgiven her. She doesn't want to kill her friend after all.]] [[HeartwarmingMoments Warm feelings...]]

* PaterFamilicide

* TimeTravel: Sort of. The nature of the curse can cause the past, present and future to merge temporarily.

* UndeadChild: Take a wild guess.

* WomanInWhite: Kayako.
* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: Kayako.

* BedmateReveal: Played with (well, sort of) in the freakiest way possible.

The franchise was rebooted in 2014 with the release of ''Ju-on: The Beginning of the End'', which alters much of the background story. Shimizu did not have a hand in the production, nor did Mrs. Takako Fuji as Kayako, [[TheOtherDarrin who was replaced by Misaki Saisho]]. It was followed in 2015 with the release of ''Ju:on: The Final'', which, as the name suggests, serves as the franchise's GrandFinale. A crossover with ''Literature/TheRing'' series was released in 2016, with Kayako [[RoleReprisal again played by Mrs. Fuji]].

** A much more disturbing version of this trope occurs in the fourth movie. At the beginning of the film, Kyoko and Masashi are involved in a car crash (thanks to Toshio's little visit) which causes Kyoko to miscarry their child. Later on, however, her doctor assures her of a healthy pregnancy, which understandably causes her some confusion. [[spoiler: Congratulations, Kyoko... it's a gir-ARGHGODWHATISTHATRUNFORYOURLIIIIIVES.]]

'''''Ju-on''''' is a Japanese horror film series, directed by Creator/TakashiShimizu. There are currently eight films in the series, an upcoming crossover film, as well as two short films (''Katasumi''/''In A Corner'' and ''4444444444''), which were released prior to the first film (and are featured on the Director's Cut DVD release of the first [[TheGrudge remake]] as special features).

The franchise was rebooted in 2014 with the release of ''Ju-on: The Beginning of the End'', which alters much of the background story. Shimizu did not have a hand in the production, nor did Mrs. Takako Fuji as Kayako, [[TheOtherDarrin who was replaced by Misaki Saisho]]. It was followed in 2015 with the release of ''Ju:on: The Final'', which, as the name suggests, serves as the franchise's GrandFinale. A crossover with ''Literature/TheRing'' series will be released in 2016, with Kayako [[RoleReprisal again played by Mrs. Fuji]].

* ''[[Literature/TheRing Sadako]] [[Film/SadakoVsKayako vs. Kayako]]'' - [[SincerityMode You read that right]]. Our two [[UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny ghostly ladies with the penchant for killing people]] will finally meet and show off their powers to those poor humans. First teased as an April Fools' Joke, but later turned out to be real. Will be released in 2016.

** There are also two characters named Mariko, the first being Rika's friend in ''The Curse'', while the second is one of the protagonists of ''Black Ghost''. This time, the kanji spelling of their name is the exact same (真理子).

* ExpressDelivery: And how. [[spoiler:Kyoko, who is nowhere near full-term, starts going into labour the ''moment'' she encounters Kayako for the first time.]] Also, given that it isn't made clear just how far into the future the end of the film is [[spoiler:it is entirely possible that the child aged ''really'' fast thanks to the curse's influence, instead of aging naturally - so the film could be set not too long after the birth, instead of several years.]]

[[SimilarlyNamedWorks Not to be confused with]] ''Film/JuRei'', another Japanese supernatural horror film that [[TheMockbuster shamelessly rips off this franchise]].

* ''Ju-on: Shiroi Roujo'' (aka ''Ju-on: White Ghost'') - one of the two InNameOnly sequels released to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary. The film has no connection to the rest of the series, following its own storyline.
* ''Ju-on: Kuroi Shoujo'' (aka ''Ju-on: Black Ghost'') - the second of the InNameOnly sequels, following its own storyline and being connected to ''White Ghost''.

[[SimilarlyNamedWorks Not to be confused with]] ''[[Film/JuRei]]'', another Japanese supernatural horror film that [[TheMockbuster shamelessly rips off this franchise]].

[[SimilarlyNamedWorks Not to be confused with]] ''[[JuRei]]'', another Japanese supernatural horror film that [[TheMockbuster shamelessly rips off this franchise]].

** Atsushi Isobe is implied to have been possessed in ''White Ghost'', causing him to sexually abuse his niece Mirai and then murdering his family.

%%* ElevatorSnare: A supernatural example in the third film. - ZCE

* EvilPhone

* NothingIsScarier

* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Kayako and Toshio, obviously. Add that to most other dark-haired characters who are seen after becoming curse victims (such as [[spoiler:Rika]] and [[spoiler:Kanna]]).

** And finally, ''Ju-on: The Final'', where [[spoiler: every other single main character, except for Kyosuke Takeda ([[{{Badass}} who not only manages to live for over 10 years and counting after having first contacted the curse, but is able to warn the protagonists of it]], [[IdiotBall futilely, of course]]) are killed, and the last shot of the film is our last protagonist, Mai, who can only watch helplessly as Kayako, now jawless (!) comes closer to her for her inevitable death.]] So yes, the series started and ended with a downer note, and indeed, there's no stopping of Kayako and Toshio once they're in to hunt you...

* CuriosityKilledTheCast

* ElevatorSnare: A supernatural example in the third film.

* ''[[Literature/TheRing Sadako]] vs. Kayako'' - [[SincerityMode You read that right]]. Our two [[UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny ghostly ladies with the penchant for killing people]] will finally meet and show off their powers to those poor humans. First teased as an April Fools' Joke, but later turned out to be real. Will be released in 2016.

The franchise was rebooted in 2014 with the release of ''Ju-on: The Beginning of the End'', which alters much of the background story. Shimizu did not have a hand in the production, nor did Mrs. Takako Fuji as Kayako, [[TheOtherDarrin who was replaced by Misaki Saisho]]. It was followed in 2015 with the release of ''Ju:on: The Final'', which, as the name suggests, serves as the franchise's GrandFinale. A crossover with ''Literature/TheRing'' series will be released in 2016, with Kayako again played by Mrs. Fuji.

The franchise was rebooted in 2014 with the release of ''Ju-on: The Beginning of the End'', which alters much of the background story. Shimizu did not have a hand in the production, nor did Mrs. Takako Fuji as Kayako, [[TheOtherDarrin who was replaced by Misaki Saisho]]. It was followed in 2015 with the release of ''Ju:on: The Final'', which, as the name suggests, serves as the franchise's GrandFinale. A crossover with ''Literature/TheRing'' series will be released in 2016, with Kayako again played by Mrs. Saisho.

* LetsYouAndHimFight: The premise of ''Sadako vs. Kayako''. In order to save two girls, each cursed by one of the titular ghosts, a psychic plans on inciting both of them to fight each other, hoping the resulting conflict will mutually expunge both curses.

Following the success of the two TV movies, screenwriter Hiroshi Takahashi helped Shimizu develop ''Ju-on'' as a theatrical feature. The resulting film, ''Ju-on: The Grudge'', was released in 2003. Shortly after, the US [[ForeignRemake remake rights]] were purchased, with Shimizu himself attached to direct. A sequel, ''Ju-on: The Grudge 2'', was released later that year. In 2004, the US remake, ''TheGrudge'', was released.

The franchise was rebooted in 2014 with the release of ''Ju-on: The Beginning of the End'', which alters much of the background story. Shimizu did not have a hand in the production, as did Mrs. Takako Fuji as Kayako, [[TheOtherDarrin who was replaced by Misaki Saisho]]. It was followed in 2015 with the release of ''Ju:on: The Final'', which, as the name suggests, serves as the franchise's GrandFinale. A crossover with ''Literature/TheRing'' series will be released in 2016, with Kayako again played by Mrs. Saisho.

* ''Ju-on: The Final'' - ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The series came to an end with this 2015 film. [[TheEndOrIsIt Or is it?]]
* ''[[Literature/TheRing Sadako]] vs. Kayako'' - [[SincerityMode You read that right]]. Our two [[CoolVersusAwesome ghostly ladies with the penchant for killing people]] will finally meet and show off their powers to those poor humans. First teased as an April Fools' Joke, but later turned up to be real. Will be released in 2016.

* [[WhamEpisode Wham Moment]]: The ending of the third movie, in which Rika realises just what the curse has in store for her. The ending of the fourth movie, also counts, when it reveals the reason why [[spoiler:Kyoko is still pregnant, and what - or rather ''who'' she is pregnant with]]...