doesn't payoff in the end

Rating: Null/10 (4 August 2003)

Big tease about a group of people frightened by an urban legend about a mysterious and allegedly cursed videotape. Those who view the tape receive a phone call, then eventually die just seven days later. Watts is an ambitious journalist who decides to investigate the tape's authenticity. After falling victim to the "curse" herself, she goes on a mission to uncover the secret that will beat it and stop the inevitable from happening. Well-crafted thriller has an unusual premise that holds your interest, and has a few startling moments here and there, but it presents about four different endings, none of which are very satisfying. **½