Rasen (1998)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1998 Wide

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This sequel to Ringu (1998) begins with Takayama's body being examined by his friend, pathologist Dr. Andou. After he finds a cryptic note in Takayama's stomach, Andou does some investigating and soon learns of a mysterious videotape, haunted by the spirit of a murdered woman. The rumors are that anyone who watches the video will die exactly one week later. Despondent over the death of his own child, and believing that he is being guided by his friend's ghost, Andou decides to see the video for

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Art House & International, Horror

Directed By: J�ji Iida

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Aug 23, 2005

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Overall, the film feels stilted, academic, and more than a little dull as it plows through its exposition.

July 7, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Steve Biodrowski

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the creepy mystery of Ringu is all but gone in this clinical sequel

August 28, 2005 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

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This is the official sequel to "Ringu" as it was based on the actual novel, but it's nowhere near as good or as scary as "Ringu 2". It picks up right up after the end of the first one and takes the story into a different direction which was quite interesting, especially the ending. It just wasn't creepy enough though

May 21, 2011

Lee ?

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A sort of original sequel to Ringu, it unfortunately did not impress too much. The film is certainly much more faithful to the book, but this in turn destroys the paranormal elements. Instead of a horror we have a medical science fiction thriller. Too much exposition and explanation destroys the fear of the original.

June 24, 2008