We join another hapless bunch of people who narrowly avoid certain death when the main character experiences a premonition and saves their lives. So will they be able to cheat death again? While it isn't necessary, it's probably a good idea to watch the first installment before watching this one.
For all those writers out there who are trying to write a successful scary movie, take notes. Admittedly, you might not jump out of your pants, but there's only a couple good scares in 'The Ring' and THAT worked. Be forewarned, the deaths dance on the line of gruesome and good taste, but they're executed (pun intended) perfectly. Always trying to guess what's gonna happen next, you'll find yourself half-hoping they'll cheat death, and half-hoping you've correctly guessed how the next person will buy the farm.
Now, there was the requisite malarky when it came time to ask the question, "How do we beat Death?"; but don't worry it's rather brief. The cast does a good job and you never quite get a feel of how long each character is gonna last, which is good.
Who knows? As long as they don't screw up number 3, this could be the next big horror franchise. 10 out of 10
Remember, it ain't Shakespeare.
For all those writers out there who are trying to write a successful scary movie, take notes. Admittedly, you might not jump out of your pants, but there's only a couple good scares in 'The Ring' and THAT worked. Be forewarned, the deaths dance on the line of gruesome and good taste, but they're executed (pun intended) perfectly. Always trying to guess what's gonna happen next, you'll find yourself half-hoping they'll cheat death, and half-hoping you've correctly guessed how the next person will buy the farm.
Now, there was the requisite malarky when it came time to ask the question, "How do we beat Death?"; but don't worry it's rather brief. The cast does a good job and you never quite get a feel of how long each character is gonna last, which is good.
Who knows? As long as they don't screw up number 3, this could be the next big horror franchise. 10 out of 10
Remember, it ain't Shakespeare.