One of the scariest films I have ever seen.

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2008)

I saw the original version first, then the North American version (or US?). I won't explain the difference, but they are both scary!! It wasn't available in Canada at first, so I bought the DVD on eBay, and it didn't have to be on the big screen to be effective. Then, it got released here in Canada about a year later (approximately) and I went to see it again, but on the big screen. Still scared the ______ out of me.
The filmmakers seem to go for the atmosphere rather than the music jabs to scare the audience. I'm very impressed at the quality of acting here, because that is the main reason why many movies don't work for me, if I can't believe the characters, no amount of blood or effects will make any difference in the end. The characters are complex, but that is displayed in their actions and expressions, not always in what they say - there's a whole lot more going on in the film than the basic plot and the gore. Upon seeing it a second or third time, you get to know the characters even better.
In my opinion, one of the best horror movies of all time. Oh, and very bloody and scary.