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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Since the deserved success of "Ringu", the DVD market has seen a surge of releases like "The Ghost" - eerie ghost stories often from Japan or (as in this case) Korea. Many of these films have much to recommend them (and I would especially recommend "Ringu" itself, "The Eye", "The Grudge" and "A Tale of Two Sisters"). But with so much so-called "Asian Horror" now available, which to choose? It's easy to see why some reviewers are becoming jaded about "yet another long-haired ghost..."
At first glance, and for a fair portion of the movie, "The Ghost" looks like it could be an ordinary "Ringu"-by-numbers clone. Vengeful long-haired ghost? Check. Obsession with water? Shades of "Dark Water" there. Personality confusion? Could be "A Tale of Two Sisters".
But actually there is a lot here to enjoy. The central idea is quite neat and makes for an enjoyable thriller - an amnesiac must find out about her past as her old friends begin to die suspiciously. The central mystery may seem a bit ordinary as time goes on, but there's a neat twist near the end to keep you guessing and make you question the entire film. This gives "The Ghost" a touch of originality, and the beautiful look of the film makes it well worth watching.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As the other reviewers have noted this film does stick to the now familiar conventions of the Asian horror genre, but what marks it out is how beautifully shot it is and the confidence and style it exudes.
The plot seems a fairly simple tale of haunting after the use of a ouiji board however it soon becomes apparent there is more to this tale and offers quite an interesting twist at the end.
What I liked about this film was the slick style, what particularly stuck with me was the image of the body floating in the water very serenely, it was a very beautiful shot that reminded me of Ada's vision of suicide in 'The Piano'.
I don't know that the film was particularly scary, but the story and characters were well thought out and the filming was executed with class. I would recommend this to fans of Asian Horror although if like me you're a bit old hat at this genre now then don't expect great scares.
The very end bothered me slightly, I felt that "they think it's all over but there's more to come" sly look from a market worker seemed a bit contrived and unnecessary. In a way I think that the director should have gone with the sadder ending or at least offered the open ending with a little more subtley. Cut off the last 2 minutes of this film and its a great addition to the genre.
The plot seems a fairly simple tale of haunting after the use of a ouiji board however it soon becomes apparent there is more to this tale and offers quite an interesting twist at the end.
What I liked about this film was the slick style, what particularly stuck with me was the image of the body floating in the water very serenely, it was a very beautiful shot that reminded me of Ada's vision of suicide in 'The Piano'.
I don't know that the film was particularly scary, but the story and characters were well thought out and the filming was executed with class. I would recommend this to fans of Asian Horror although if like me you're a bit old hat at this genre now then don't expect great scares.
The very end bothered me slightly, I felt that "they think it's all over but there's more to come" sly look from a market worker seemed a bit contrived and unnecessary. In a way I think that the director should have gone with the sadder ending or at least offered the open ending with a little more subtley. Cut off the last 2 minutes of this film and its a great addition to the genre.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is along the lines of Ringu and The Grudge. Scary long haired dead girl roaming around killing little asian teenagers. It sounds quite unoriginal so far doesn't it. But don't worry it gets better the more you watch it.
The movie itself is about a girl who lost her memory and tries to recover it whilst her friends are being found dead by drowning. That part is quite ordinary with some good creepy moments. the second half of the movie is where the story gets really interesting and different.
The movie holds some excellent plot twists and a fantastic scene where the scary ghost girl crawls out of a puddle on the floor. The actors/actresses are really good at their parts and the music is very well done.
I would easily recommend this to anyone who likes Asian horror. It starts off abit unoriginal but makes it's own path after a while.
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The movie itself is about a girl who lost her memory and tries to recover it whilst her friends are being found dead by drowning. That part is quite ordinary with some good creepy moments. the second half of the movie is where the story gets really interesting and different.
The movie holds some excellent plot twists and a fantastic scene where the scary ghost girl crawls out of a puddle on the floor. The actors/actresses are really good at their parts and the music is very well done.
I would easily recommend this to anyone who likes Asian horror. It starts off abit unoriginal but makes it's own path after a while.
:)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Confusing at end..
I am a big fan of asian cinema, particularly in the horror genre.
This is a good film, and as someone else has pointed out, has some similarities in some scenes with The Ring,... Read more
This is a good film, and as someone else has pointed out, has some similarities in some scenes with The Ring,... Read more
Published 20 days ago by C. A. Houghton
Great, if not a little confusing
I watched this film last night and i thought it was very good. All i would say though is get ready to be confused as i found the plot hard to keep up with (but, i also found the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sam1234
Genuinely scary
Supernatural horror is my favourite type but it is very hard to find a really scary one where there is actually a decent ghost in there and not just limp CGI effects or even worse,... Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Hatred n Gretel
Korean Horror Goodness
I really enjoyed this. It's your basic 'Past coming to haunt you' plot with a twist, since the past is literally haunting people. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2008 by JEY
Better than some others.
This is a better film than some I have seen lately.It can be scary at times but not that bad compared to some that I have seen. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2007 by Blue hunter
predictable
While wating eagerly for an original horror I had to wait longer for this is not one!. You may as well have had the same actors as the ring(horror at its best(japanese original not... Read more
Published on 2 April 2007 by N. Scicluna
the ghost
this is not bad but i felt it could of been better its scary in some parts but enjoyable
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by red rose
i was affraid
i thought the whole water hair thing would become tainted but it doesnt. it left me dreaming in japanese. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2005
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