Featured Audience Ratings

• Greg S

  
  An urban legend says that seven days after watching a mysterious videotape, you will die; a journalist investigating the phenomenon has a week to figure out the secret behind the tape. Well-made, satisfying horror-thriller about viral vengeance from beyond the grave.

• Louis R

  
  There's plenty of supporting thriller, narrative and character to make this relatively understated film really creep up on you and linger in the mind, unpredictable, seriously tense and seriously frightening, though without quite reaching a layer of thematic depth to qualify a… More
  There's plenty of supporting thriller, narrative and character to make this relatively understated film really creep up on you and linger in the mind, unpredictable, seriously tense and seriously frightening, though without quite reaching a layer of thematic depth to qualify a place in the hall of horror greats.

• Jason S

  
  scary

• Letitia L

  
  The plot was intriguing but so damn scary! Friend and I left halfway through the movie when we were teenagers... security guard took pity on us and let us out at the top of the stairs though he wasn't supposed to.

• Wildaly M

  
  I hate horror movies.

• Everett J

  
  Over the last 10 years the horror genre has seen many different cycles. Torture, slasher remakes, and Asian import remakes are the main three categories of the last decade. "The Ring" is a remake of an Asian movie called "Ringu". Its about Rachel(Naomi Watts)… More
  Over the last 10 years the horror genre has seen many different cycles. Torture, slasher remakes, and Asian import remakes are the main three categories of the last decade. "The Ring" is a remake of an Asian movie called "Ringu". Its about Rachel(Naomi Watts) whose niece just died and is supposedly because she watched a disturbing videotape. She then watches the tape, and has seven days to figure out the secrets of the tape, or she and her son(he watched the tape too)will die. I don't think I've seen the original, but honestly, this is such a well done horror movie, I don't need to. The best three horror movies of the last ten years would be "Saw", "High Tension", and "The Ring". When this first came out, I know people that were literally terrified(my brother Justin being one of them). Nothing had been shown(at least here in America) quite like this. It had a great story, crazy looking images, and the scariest little girl ever. Naomi Watts was great and this was really her breakthrough role. Eight years later, "The Ring" is just as effective as it was when it first came out. Want a good horror flick it to watch, then revisit this gem of a movie. Never seen it? I dare you to give it a shot;-)

• Directors C

  
  The scariest film i've ever seen. It's good to see an American psychological horror film rather than the overdose of slashers, vampires, werewolves and zombies we see in modern horror films. The American Remake of Ring is faithful and thrilling however as good as it is. I… More
  The scariest film i've ever seen. It's good to see an American psychological horror film rather than the overdose of slashers, vampires, werewolves and zombies we see in modern horror films. The American Remake of Ring is faithful and thrilling however as good as it is. I will never watch it again.

• Alexander D

  
  THE RING is surely not a faithful adaptation of the Japanese psychological horror novel (<i>Ringu</i>) by Koji Suzuki, but there's where we have two things to face: a) what good film is absolutely faithful?; and b) the 1998 Japanese adaptation (RINGU) was not that… More
  THE RING is surely not a faithful adaptation of the Japanese psychological horror novel (<i>Ringu</i>) by Koji Suzuki, but there's where we have two things to face: a) what good film is absolutely faithful?; and b) the 1998 Japanese adaptation (RINGU) was not that faithful either (come on, now: the protagonist in the novel was male, and in the film she was a woman!), so whoever is saying that this is America screwing it all up, it goes the same for Japan, y'know. 'Nuff said about how Japan and the U.S.A have equally muffed up a good work of horror. Naomi Watts has a great role in this (as the lead protagonist!), and she never did anything this great until her faithful portrayal of Ann Darrow in Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. (Hands down.) Pauley Perrette, who a year later made her breakthrough role as Abby Sciuto on TV's NCIS, also delivers a solid performance as supporting character Beth. And for a kid, David Dorfman does a frighteningly believable and sometimes creepy (though not as much as Samara, otherwise known as the Girl in the Well) job as Aidan. I applaud all three of them. Gore Verbinski, who later came to highest fame with RANGO and the first three PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN films, was a wise choice for a director. Someone like George A. Romero (dir. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and THE CRAZIES) would have set the horror to a gore-fest level; and someone like Frank Darabont (dir. THE MIST and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION) would have set it to an Stephen King level that would be considered too overdone for a psychological horror film like this. Mr. Verbinski, though, puts it just right in the zone, making the mood creepy, but not ridiculous. If you want a good film to watch on Halloween, and you want more an "in-your-head" film rather than a slasher film, rent THE RING. It's enjoyable, thrilling, and well-done, and it may just be one of the ten best horror films of the new millennium. (So far.)

• Eric A

  
  One of the scariest movies i've ever seen.

• Jim C

  
  The Ring is a very scary movie and a classic. The plot is intense and never dies down to be one of my favorite horror films. the cast did well and the little boy is very memorable. The horror on a scale of 1 to 10 is about an 8, but to be fair the only 9 I have given is Saw and… More
  The Ring is a very scary movie and a classic. The plot is intense and never dies down to be one of my favorite horror films. the cast did well and the little boy is very memorable. The horror on a scale of 1 to 10 is about an 8, but to be fair the only 9 I have given is Saw and Drag me To Hell, and the 10 i have given is the original Halloween. This movie is very dumb at times however, but still is a great horror film.

• Tyler K

  
  If you say this movie is scary, then there is something wrong with you. The story is great, so was the acting... so why did I give this 2.5 stars? Well, technically, this is considered a Horror Film. This "horror" film is more of a thriller than anything else... even though… More
  If you say this movie is scary, then there is something wrong with you. The story is great, so was the acting... so why did I give this 2.5 stars? Well, technically, this is considered a Horror Film. This "horror" film is more of a thriller than anything else... even though it has bizarre horror elements. Why? It wasn't scary. The only thing that scarred me was the fact that millions of people were scared for... THIS? People twice my age... people three times my age were scarred of this junk?! Good lord almighty... what world are we living in. I do give this movie kudos for the great story it had though, but it still wasn't scary, no matter what they say.

• Melvin W

  
  The Ring is easily one of the best horror movies of the 21st century. It's creepy, suspenseful, and at times scary. Gore Verbinski did a hell of a job with this movie and really shows how versatile he is. I love Naomi Watts in her role and can't think of anybody else playing… More
  The Ring is easily one of the best horror movies of the 21st century. It's creepy, suspenseful, and at times scary. Gore Verbinski did a hell of a job with this movie and really shows how versatile he is. I love Naomi Watts in her role and can't think of anybody else playing Rachel. I really don't understand some of the negative feedback this movie has gotten. True horror fans will absolutely love this movie.

• Kristijonas F

  
  Ew.

• Jeff "

  
  American remake of the Japanese horror film Ringu is an above average take on the usual American remake that we usually see. Directed by Gore Verbinski, director of Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Ring is one scary film that has gotten a lot of flack from die hard horror fans. Well,… More
  American remake of the Japanese horror film Ringu is an above average take on the usual American remake that we usually see. Directed by Gore Verbinski, director of Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Ring is one scary film that has gotten a lot of flack from die hard horror fans. Well, I'm a diehard Horror fan, and the filmmakers managed to make a pretty good remake of the Japanese. You will not find a better adaptation of a Japanese horror film than Verbinski's The Ring. Of course nothing beats the original, but this is still a pretty good remake nonetheless. The Ring is a fine film that has good enough scares to keep you glued to your seat. The scares don't feel cheap, and they don't try to overwhelm the viewer. The film's pacing is essential in establishing the scares. The cast do a very good job here, and the scares are top notch. Some scenes in the film are truly nerve racking and tense. The Ring is one of the better American remakes for sure. Some horror fans hate it, and I don't understand why cause this is a solid horror film. The Ring ends up not only being a good horror film, but a remake that works very well in establishing good scares and keeping the essence of the original intact. Both films are great. The Ring is quite possibly the best remake since The Fly. A good cast with good directing and a solid tone and atmosphere makes this a film that horror fans should check out and not erasily dismiss because it is a remake. Yes, it is a remake, but it's a fine one at that.

• Nadira I

  
  Great horror film

• Richard C

  
  B

• Dead A

  
  At some point, it seemed pretty lame to me. Like, when Rachel Keller found a picture of Anna Morgan group picture, that looked fake. The real excitement starts at the end. Overall the movie wasn't that bad.

• Dan S

  
  A spooky, genuinely scary piece of work that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Smart, solid acting all-around, with an ending that makes sense. The last "television" scene in the film is one of the more jolting scenes in a horror film. The villain is menacing, the… More
  A spooky, genuinely scary piece of work that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Smart, solid acting all-around, with an ending that makes sense. The last "television" scene in the film is one of the more jolting scenes in a horror film. The villain is menacing, the atmosphere is creepy, and the plot is well done. One of the better horror films of this past decade.

• Dean M

  
  Excellent stylish, creepy and disturbing thriller, with subtle suspense and some genuine scares. Gore Verbinski's style is unmistakable. He has left this work well marked with his stylistic shots, and suspenseful progression. Naomi Watts portrayed Rachel perfectly, her emotions… More
  Excellent stylish, creepy and disturbing thriller, with subtle suspense and some genuine scares. Gore Verbinski's style is unmistakable. He has left this work well marked with his stylistic shots, and suspenseful progression. Naomi Watts portrayed Rachel perfectly, her emotions are believable and haunting. Horror remake of Japanese 1998's <i>Ringu</i>.

• Lewis C

  
  Psychological horror films can be among the most effective ones. Their reliance on slowly building tension and atmosphere makes them less susceptible to the desensitization that can come with the repeated "jump scares" and excessive gore that can be an issue in other kinds… More
  Psychological horror films can be among the most effective ones. Their reliance on slowly building tension and atmosphere makes them less susceptible to the desensitization that can come with the repeated "jump scares" and excessive gore that can be an issue in other kinds of horror movies. Of course, psychological horror always must be sure to not be too slow-paced, because then it becomes boring. The Ring is a perfect example of what I consider a good psych-horror movie to be, because it unfolds like a mystery and keeps the viewer cerebrally involved...as it scares the crap out of them. There really is a good story here. Figuring out what is going on and why is a great part of why The Ring is one of my favorite horror flicks. It completely avoids many of the genre's clichés, while still providing scene after scene of unsettling imagery. We're talking some really freaky stuff. The characters come off as relatively normal human beings, instead of the annoying one-note caricatures that populate so many of the movie's contemporaries. I really think that it surpasses the original Japanese version in almost every way. The story is tighter, more focused, and more consistent. I love Naomi Watts, so it's no surprise that I think the casting was pretty great. And as I said before, the atmosphere is absolutely stellar. All the greys, blues, fog and rain mixed with the growing despair of the characters, really helps to put the viewer in the right mood. It's amazing how a sense of dread permeates the entire film, even though the main antagonist is seen so sparingly. There's virtually no gore or violence, and everything works exceptionally well without it. This movie scared the hell out of me in high school, and it still does today. It's a great mystery/thriller, artfully woven into one of the best horror movies in years.

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