The Ring Two (PG-13)

Scarier than the first, but not as interesting.

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Movie details
  • Studio: Dreamworks SKG, Dreamworks SKG
  • Directed By: Hideo Nakata
  • Cast: Naomi Watts
  • Running Time: 107 minutes
  • Release Date: 03/18/2005
  • Video/DVD Release Date: 08/23/2005
  • Genre: Horror
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • MPAA Explanation: violence/terror, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this movie is extremely scary, and there's near-constant peril for all the major characters. Younger and horror-adverse audiences will be frightened by many scenes and images, including the attempted murder of young children and the suicides of parents. There are deer attacks, attempted drownings, chase scenes, a spooky basement, and the non-explicit but horrific off-screen deaths of characters. There is a very graphic "suicide" and references to madness. A character swears in a very memorable and scary scene.

Families can talk about the consequences of our actions. At the end of The Ring, Rachel made a choice, and this sequel represents the outcome of her choice. What else could she have done? What are the teenagers in the beginning of the movie choosing to do in a similar situation? What would you do differently?

Message

Social Behavior:

Strong female lead character.

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Use of sedatives.

Violence

Very spooky, constant peril, several characters die, child's behavior changes dramatically, attempted infanticide, images of suicide.

Sex

A couple kisses on the couch.

Language

Some profanity, including one use of the F word.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Nell Minow

In THE RING TWO, single-mom and journalist Rachel (Naomi Watts) has packed up son, Aidan (David Dorfman), and the city apartment in favor of a new start away from the killer-video-tapes of Seattle. No sooner can Rachel say "we are safe now," then she hears about a local teen who has died from terror in front of his television. Rachel destroys the new tape only to find that deadly little tape-ghost, Samara, has designs on taking over Aidan. The chase is on: Rachel must find out how to get Samara out of their lives for good, seeking help from the young ghost's biological mother (Sissy Spacek). Realizing she will have to take care of business herself, Rachel dives into a series of watery endings that come together in a muddy puddle, ultimately demonstrating that maternal love wins over evil. Or something to that effect.

Is it any good?

2
First off, this is the kind of sequel where you really should see The Ring before seeing this sequel. In addition to the many visual and character references, you also will understand that the second in the series, while scarier, lacks the first's novelty and many of its strengths. Here, Samara is free from the rules of the first movie. She pops out of the video and into their lives without the requisite seven-day waiting period and shows no intention of leaving.

Director Hideo Nakata, who was the mastermind behind the Ring's inspiration (Japanese blockbuster Ringu and its sequel), excels at atmospherics but is lazy with plot. While spookier than the first, the bare bones of the movie read like a rehashed Lifetime channel drama. If you're willing to jump over the plot's many weak bits, then this psychological thriller is a good-looking spook-fest and a should-see for fans of the original. For those looking for a tight, tense stand-alone horror movie, they might want to peek into another dark corner.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 17 reviews.

0


Posted on 02/19/08 by mandudedawg Kid contributor, age 11

Pathetic

Wow, the freakin dear part was hysterical...
Age 17+
2


Posted on 07/09/07 by Spud Adult contributor

Not very violent, but quite disturbing

This movie was not very violent (except for one scene where a doctor stabs herself in the neck with a large needle), but I thought it was way too disturbing for a PG-13 rating. And it was even more disturbing then most R rated horror movies.
1


Posted on 04/07/07 by misscompetitive Kid contributor, age 12

FAKE ! ! ! !

This movie is SO BAD it isn't funny. It had a few freeky parts but the rest were harible. There are only a few use of language but they are not bad. Please DON"T WAIST YOUR TIME ! ! ! ! If you have not seen the first do it it ROCKS ! ! ! ! it is SO SCARIE !
1


Posted on 03/29/07 by Curbspaget Kid contributor, age 16

Pathetic Sequel

This was a horrible attempt to continue the story. Just terrible. It was just as bad as the first one, but for some reason I was laughing through most of the movie. My friend and I (who were both scared by the first one) laughed at this movie, that's how bad it was.
2


Posted on 03/25/07 by directerdude123 Kid contributor, age 13

FAKE ! ! ! !

This was so not realistic at all.The first was way more scarie and better. The fakest part is whan the deer atack the car. Don't waist your time with The Ring Two. But you need to see the first its great ! ! ! !
Age 13+
5


Posted on 02/11/07 by jjjj@aim.com Adult contributor

this movie is not for PG13 maybe 15+
3


Posted on 08/19/06 by Evil_Kenny Kid contributor, age 11

It wasnt as scary as The Grudge My mom kept saying stuff making me laugh
0


Posted on 06/23/06 by zelda dude Kid contributor, age 17

*sigh*

this movie was the seqel to the scariest movie ive ever seen and... it was DISSAPOINTING if you saw this you would think the first one was bad too but its not i say keep w/ the 1st one its alot better the problem w/ this one was it wasnt even scary they made the death of everyone stupid and they made this movie purly for money trust me it shows
Age 13+
5


Posted on 02/27/06 by a_rayment Adult contributor

...I say PG-13, but DEFINATLEY too scary for a PG-13! Maybe 14+.

This is a true terror fest! If you are under 13, you will get terrified. If you get scaried moderatley or easily you will get terrified. If you don't get scared easily, you will still get terriefied. This movie is far scarier than the Exorcist 1, 2, and 3. One of the scarier movies made. The language is heavy at the end, and violence is strong through the whole movie. A child is also terrifyingly evil for the movie!
5


Posted on 02/19/06 by kadoodal Kid contributor, age 12

love it

love it

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Adult Reviews

There are 5 reviews.

Age 17+
2


Posted on 07/09/07 by Spud Adult contributor

Not very violent, but quite disturbing

This movie was not very violent (except for one scene where a doctor stabs herself in the neck with a large needle), but I thought it was way too disturbing for a PG-13 rating. And it was even more disturbing then most R rated horror movies.
Age 13+
5


Posted on 02/11/07 by jjjj@aim.com Adult contributor

this movie is not for PG13 maybe 15+
Age 13+
5


Posted on 02/27/06 by a_rayment Adult contributor

...I say PG-13, but DEFINATLEY too scary for a PG-13! Maybe 14+.

This is a true terror fest! If you are under 13, you will get terrified. If you get scaried moderatley or easily you will get terrified. If you don't get scared easily, you will still get terriefied. This movie is far scarier than the Exorcist 1, 2, and 3. One of the scarier movies made. The language is heavy at the end, and violence is strong through the whole movie. A child is also terrifyingly evil for the movie!
Age 17+
3


Posted on 10/28/05 by tommysportsgirl Adult contributor

Age 11+
5


Posted on 03/20/05 by dudelydad2 Adult contributor

truley freaky

this to me was very enjoyable because it is not like alot of horror movies that are only about blood and gore this movie actually has a story my 12 year old son saw this with me and he get's kinda scared at night but he liked the movie to scary for anyone under 11

Kids Reviews

There are 12 reviews.

0


Posted on 02/19/08 by mandudedawg Kid contributor, age 11

Pathetic

Wow, the freakin dear part was hysterical...
1


Posted on 04/07/07 by misscompetitive Kid contributor, age 12

FAKE ! ! ! !

This movie is SO BAD it isn't funny. It had a few freeky parts but the rest were harible. There are only a few use of language but they are not bad. Please DON"T WAIST YOUR TIME ! ! ! ! If you have not seen the first do it it ROCKS ! ! ! ! it is SO SCARIE !
1


Posted on 03/29/07 by Curbspaget Kid contributor, age 16

Pathetic Sequel

This was a horrible attempt to continue the story. Just terrible. It was just as bad as the first one, but for some reason I was laughing through most of the movie. My friend and I (who were both scared by the first one) laughed at this movie, that's how bad it was.
2


Posted on 03/25/07 by directerdude123 Kid contributor, age 13

FAKE ! ! ! !

This was so not realistic at all.The first was way more scarie and better. The fakest part is whan the deer atack the car. Don't waist your time with The Ring Two. But you need to see the first its great ! ! ! !
3


Posted on 08/19/06 by Evil_Kenny Kid contributor, age 11

It wasnt as scary as The Grudge My mom kept saying stuff making me laugh
0


Posted on 06/23/06 by zelda dude Kid contributor, age 17

*sigh*

this movie was the seqel to the scariest movie ive ever seen and... it was DISSAPOINTING if you saw this you would think the first one was bad too but its not i say keep w/ the 1st one its alot better the problem w/ this one was it wasnt even scary they made the death of everyone stupid and they made this movie purly for money trust me it shows
5


Posted on 02/19/06 by kadoodal Kid contributor, age 12

love it

love it
5


Posted on 08/31/05 by moviefanatic411 Kid contributor, age 14

One of the Scariest Movies of the year

The ring 2 is not as much gore but suspence. This movie is for more mature teens and adults. People with strong stomachs
3


Posted on 08/26/05 by OceanGirl Kid contributor, age 13

Not as good or scary as the first

In scares, this isn't in the same league as the first, but there are still some things that may scare some people. The faces of the victims are different and in my opinion, not as scary but still gross and would creep out some people. The fact that the characters are constantly in danger, like in the first movie, may scare some people too. I only remember two scenes where things pop out at characters, so if you, like me, get scared by things like that, it's not that bad. Basically, don't see it if you're young, scare very eaisly, or are scared of deer.
5


Posted on 06/26/05 by preteen Kid contributor, age 12

i jumped and i laughed

pre-teens SHOULD watch the ring then the ring2 and i promise you will like them
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