10 is the score for Ring.

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2002)

Fine horror film that is also a thinking persons mystery. I found it was even better the second time because because less time is spent figuring out the interesting mystery. This is Hitchcock meets Carpenter meets Castle meets Hammer. Better than the other horror film out now called Below. The Ring slightly reminds me of Frailty another fine film. The girl I was with was hyperventilating.
Of course this film won't please those people seeking gory murder movies and the usual fools who cackle and laugh to draw attention to themselves may bother you. This is not about thrills watching people murdered or tortured. This film may not satisfy those who seek an agenda. This film is intelligent but scary. This film is modern but not at all driven by political correctness. Actually the lack of gore makes it appropriate for most ages. It is just a good story that is very supernatural dark and brooding.
All and all the audience was riveted to this film. The second viewing of this film most of the loose ends can be figured out. Slight spoiler: The film has an excellent payoff, better to me than 6th Sense or the Others. But I would have liked it to go on longer perhaps for a final confrontation if you know what I mean! I hope the sequel doesn't ruin it. One thing: the seven days to death after seeing the video tape may also refer to those of us who rent the Ring. Chill!