Review of The Spiral (1998) by Augusto A — 15 Dec 2008
I don't know why everyone shuns this film. Maybe it's not a great sequal to the horror film 'Ringu,' but it is not a bad film--it's great on its own. In fact, the film is much better than the alternative sequal 'Ringu 2.
' It feels like an extended episode of CSI mixed with The X Files. The storyline is a bit odd at times, but if you know anything about asain horror films, you know that they all suffer from awkward and obscure storylines--this one is no different.
But the point is, 'Rasen' is not just the same recycled formula as the other two 'Ringu'-- it actually gives Sadako a goal and a reason for doing what she does besides the "she's evil and wants revenge" cliche.
The entire idea of being born again with all the memories of the previous life in tact was magnificent, much more intellectual than anything found in the other 'Ringu' films.
This review of The Spiral (1998) was written by Augusto A on 15 Dec 2008.
The Spiral has generally received mixed reviews.
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