The Ring (Ringu)

Directed by Hideo Nakata, a graduate of journalism from University of Tokyo. I think that his personal experience and the fascination of the paranormal play a significant part in the way the film is put together. i think this film is truly one of the best horror films made in the last decade. Many say the film is not perfect but the unanswered questions left is the main reason why it was such a success, the unknown stay unknown. It sets itself apart from other horror films by not shown the horrors of it's victim. Unlike western horrors there is no gore or bloodshed but the terror of building up anticipation. The sound or silence is the key to the build up to each death in the film. I think that this is key factor that i should look at in for building up the suspense in my film.

PLOT
A mysteries unlabeled video emerges from nowhere, many say an urban legend, and when watched the parcipitant recieves a phonecall. They then have one week to live before they die for usual circumstances of heart failure. Reiko Asakawa, a journalist investigates after her niece dies for these circumstance. She finds the tape in a cabin where a group of teenagers, including her niece, watch it and all die. She then teams up with her ex husband Ryuji to solve the mystery before it too late.



Here is a funny clip of the impact the film has had over in asia. enjoy.