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Journalist Asakawa starts investigating after her teenage niece Tomoko dies under mysterious circumstances. Rumor has it that there is a mysterious cursed video that kills anyone who watches it exactly one week after viewing. To learn more, the journalist watches the video and, with her ex-husband, tries to investigate. The problem arises when the woman's young son also watches the tape, and the two ex-lovers are left with no choice but to uncover the mystery to save him.
Yes, I know... I criticized this film too much, maybe because the corresponding American version is really awful, but then I asked myself, "is it really that bad?" So, taking advantage of a sick day, I watched it again: as a result, it now seems much nicer to me. Great tension, little suspense, but still, there is an intangible, abstract fear.
The lead actress (previously, I said she was too slow) plays her role really well. In conclusion, I would say it's a good little movie, even if watching it doesn't change your life.
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Hideo Nakata's Ring follows journalist Asakawa investigating a cursed videotape linked to mysterious deaths. Despite initial criticism, the reviewer found renewed appreciation for its subtle tension and abstract fear. The lead actress’s performance is praised. Overall, it’s described as a good horror movie, even if it’s not life-changing.
Hideo Nakata
Hideo Nakata is a Japanese film director associated with the rise of J-horror, best known for Ringu (1998) and Dark Water (2002). He later directed the U.S. sequel The Ring Two (2005).04 Reviews
