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Monday 14 August 2006, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

Distributor: Columbia Pictures

Release Date: 2006-10-13

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Karen), Edison Chen (Eason), Amber Tamblyn (Aubrey), Arielle Kebbel (Allison), Jennifer Beals (Trish), Sara Roemer (Lacey), Takako Fuji (Kayako Saeki), Matthew Knight (Jake), Misako Uno (Miyuki), Teresa Palmer (Vanessa), Ohga Tanaka (Toshio)

Directed by Takashi Shmizu

Produced by Takashige Ichise, Robert G. Tapert

Written by Stephen Susco

A sequel to the 2004 movie The Grudge, itself a remake of the Japanese horror movie Ju-on: The Grudge. In this sequel to a remake, a young woman is exposed to the same mysetrious curse that troubled her sister in the previous film. The supernatural force bring together a group of strangers in an attempt to save their lives by unlocking its secrets.

If the trailers are any indication, Sarah Michelle Gellar may not make it all the way through to the end of The Grudge 2, but somehow I think the film will be alright without her. The Grudge franchise is about creepy thrills and powered up little kids. Plug any semi-hot actress into the film and it’ll work just as well.

For a lot of people, the first film was the scariest thing they’d ever seen. For obsessive horror fans, not so much. A remake of a Japanese movie, the first one pit Sarah Michelle up against a powerful curse that locked its victims into a crazed rage before killing them and spreading to a new victim. Expect more of the same in the second.

What’s most interesting about this franchise over some of the other Japanese imports flooding America, is that from the start it’s been directed by Takashi Shimizu. Horror freaks often turn up their nose at the American Grudge series, but the fact that the creator has held onto control of his creation, American remake or not, ought to earn it at least a little credibility with the blood n’ guts fanboy. Just be happy this isn’t When a Stranger Calls. Mediocre Japanese imports are still better than the alternative: dulled down American thrillers geared specifically towards the easily scared, prone to screaming, teenage girl set.