It made my skin crawl

Rating: 9/10 (11 July 2004)

I've been wanting to watch this one for the last few years but my wife refused to let me buy a copy of the DVD (of the Japanese version) as she said "I don't want that film in the house". Anyway, I finally taped a modified version of the American movie from HBO and watched it during the day with the curtains open. My hair stood on end and I had to take two breaks but I got through it.
It is a very harrowing and clever film - and don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it by saying more. Previously I thought "Halloween" (the first one) was the creepiest film ever (the music is still haunting) but this film is a masterpiece - scarier than "The Sixth Sense" but similarly unnerving and deserving of a repeat viewing. I compare it to "Seven" for shock value and style.
Now I have to summon up the courage to watch the Japanese version.