Excellent movie!

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 2012)

Though I can't compare this to the Japanese version since I've never seen it, this movie on it's own is quite great. The soundtrack is also interesting, containing a creepy tonality but fast paced tempo which provides the feeling that the viewer is unraveling a mystery. This movie has a few jumps, but what makes it great is the creepy atmosphere (greyish tint the whole time) and the psychologically induced terror. I imagine this movie was scarier when the tape format was more prominent, but this film is still worth watching. The Japanese version of this movie really created what most people today consider Japanese horror, and the American version is no slouch. A must-see for anyone interested in horror or mystery!