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4. Kayako - Ju-On: The Grudge
Ju-On: The Grudge centres around Kayako, a woman who was reborn as a vengeful spirit after being murdered by her husband.
Kayako isn't seen at first, but it's obvious when she's nearby since her presence is accompanied by a death rattle. As such, the tension is sky-high every time that chilling noise is heard.
After Rika and her family move into Kayako's former house, she begins tormenting them, compelling them to see strange phenomena. While Rika's sister, Hitomi, is watching the news in her bed, Kayako's face flashes onscreen, while the reporter's appearance warps and lets out a haunting death rattle.
After switching the TV off, Hitomi tries to settle in her bed, oblivious that an unseen figure has manifested under the sheets. As she feels herself being forcibly tugged, she looks under the blanket, only to see Kayako's chalk-white face gazing at her with a deadeyed stare. Before Hitomi has a chance to flee, she's dragged under the sheets, disappearing forever.
Kayako only appears for a second here, but there's no doubt the murderous spectre left one hell of an impression.