The Ring Two
2.9
(2.2K)
Drama
Horror
Thriller
2005
110 min
PG-13
After the ordeal with Samara, Rachel and Aiden move to a rural town. But soon Rachel learns about the death of a girl in a similar fashion. To save Aiden, she must dig into Samara's past even further.
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Drama
Horror
Thriller
5.4/10
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"The first one was better but it was still good"
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Elizabeth Sanders
"This doesn't compare to The Ring at all... I am actually surprised that a third movie was made after this one... it feels like a different movie altogether compared to the first one.... the style, script, CGI, etc. I wouldn't recommend watching this because it feels like a waste of time after watching the original. "
""The Ring Two" (2005) attempts to continue the chilling saga of the cursed videotape, but falls short of the original's brilliance. While it manages to deliver some effective scares, it lacks the innovation and depth that made its predecessor a true standout in the genre.
The film picks up where the first installment left off, following Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) and her son Aidan (David Dorfman) as they try to escape the malevolent spirit that haunts them. Naomi Watts delivers another commendable performance, portraying Rachel's desperation and fear with conviction. David Dorfman also reprises his role effectively, showcasing the torment faced by Aidan.
While the atmospheric tension is present, the narrative fails to match the intriguing complexity of the original film. The storyline feels somewhat predictable and lacks the same level of intrigue that kept audiences guessing. The pacing suffers at times, with certain scenes feeling unnecessarily prolonged, detracting from the overall suspense.
Visually, "The Ring Two" maintains the eerie aesthetic established in the first film, with a few memorable and unsettling sequences. However, it fails to introduce new and innovative visuals, relying too heavily on familiar imagery. The sense of novelty and visual impact that made the original so captivating is somewhat lost.
The sequel's soundtrack, while serviceable, doesn't quite reach the same chilling heights as its predecessor. The absence of a standout theme or memorable motifs limits the impact of the score on the overall viewing experience.
Despite its shortcomings, "The Ring Two" does manage to deliver some genuine scares. There are moments of suspense that succeed in generating tension, and a few well-executed jump scares that will startle even seasoned horror enthusiasts.
"The Ring Two" is a decent follow-up that maintains some of the elements that made its predecessor successful but doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first film."
"Not as good as The Ring (the original), a movie I must have watched a dozen times over the years, but still entertaining if you like weird horror films. "
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Mimi Torchin
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