Generally, now is a hard time for the genre of horror movie, as advanced technology fills in our daily lives and excludes supernatural phenomena. Under that circumstance, Ringu is an audacious attempt to take technology into a horror flick, using videotape as a storytelling tool, and probably thanks to that, it has become an instant classic. (Though, those who are familiar with the videotaping technology may want a more logical explanation on how the supernatural power contrived in the film works to make a video recording.)
The production is small but overall decently done, while several flaws are out there. Ryuji (Hiroyuki Sanada) shouldn't have an ESP; the plot would be more thrilling and the audience might be more identified with him, if an ordinary person got involved and struggled. Towards the end, the scene of draining water from the well is dull without building a right tension as a climax.
The production is small but overall decently done, while several flaws are out there. Ryuji (Hiroyuki Sanada) shouldn't have an ESP; the plot would be more thrilling and the audience might be more identified with him, if an ordinary person got involved and struggled. Towards the end, the scene of draining water from the well is dull without building a right tension as a climax.