This is the South Korean remake of the Japanese movie Ringu.This is no were near as good or even as scary, as the original it creepy moments,I liked the new things adied, that were not in the Ringu.Added a lot from the book, might sound good, sometimes I think less is better, as I felt some scenes, drag for way too long, i was nodding off for few seconds.The acting was decent, from the whole castI would say the US remake is better then this movie but Ringu will always be the scariest of them all!.4 OUT OF OF 10

The problem with modern horror is that instead of genuinely scaring the viewer, Hollywood seems to have decided that fog and gore is enough. Well this effort from Japan (Which was made in 1998 btw) shows how utterly magnificent and scary a movie can be with the most minimalist budget. It's based on the idea of a disturbing video, which seems to be having strange effects on those who view it. Indeed, 4 of those who watch it die a week later. Coincidence?To be honest, I really don't want to give any more plot away as this is the sort of story, like Sixth Sense, that frankly one should see knowing as little about as possible.It is genuinely chilling throughout, and uses suggestion and psychological manipulation to achieve the terror. A known trick with moviemakers and games makers (To a lesser extent) is that it is not what the viewer sees that terrifies them, it's what they can't see. It's what they imagine and believe is happening which can so effectively scare them.And this movie does that outstandingly well. A word of warning; just when you think it's over and the chills have stopped, think again. The ending is the epitome of fear, and if you're not tempted to cover your eyes you're a braver man than I.

I had high hopes for this film. What I left with at the end was bitter disappointment. While admittedly there are one or two thoroughly creepy moments, overall I found the picture fairly dull and the 'big surprise' all too predictable. The appearance of probably the most common motif in the Japanese horror tradition had me groaning out loud. I can only assume that those who raved about this film have seen little else by way of Japanese horror cinema. Ring is certainly not the new dawn in horror cinema that it was mooted to be. Audition was far, far superior...see that instead (better still, watch one after the other and compare notes). 5/10

Not unlike the old clasics like Rosemary´s Baby or The Exorsist. A great attention to detail. And an even greater attention to the soundtrack (not songs). The atmosphere totally trancends the screen and completely engoulfs you. Great film - Must see!