Definitely not silly. -Horrifying and psychological.

Rating: Null/10 (17 October 2002)

I have to disagree strongly with the previous critique. The film, The Ring, was definitely not silly and was actually the most adult horror film I have seen in years. Forget the teen slasher films that keep pouring out of the studios, like this year's Fear.com. Check this one out. If it doesn't become as popular as Blair Witch Project, than there is something wrong with the audiences (although to compare this one to Blair Witch is blasphemous, given how bad the Blair Witch Project was). The film does, however, copy a great deal from the great 1980s horror film, The Changeling, starring George C. Scott. In fact, I am greatly surprised that it hasn't been labeled a remake!! I can't believe the film, or the original book, ripped off the Changeling in such a blatant way! However, this aside, the film is not just horrifying, it's psychologically scarring. It has learned a lot from The Shining, another film which has had a great influence on this one. Either way, after you watch "The Changeling," check this film out for a seriously damaging thrill.