While there have been many slasher and monster films that shock us with excessive gore, few recent horror films actually create that overwhelming sense of terror that stays with us long after the film has finished. Japanese director Hideo Nakata’s Ring is a rare exception, making it one of the most frightening films since The Shining.
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Posted by Thomas Caldwell
Writer, broadcaster, film critic, public speaker and film programmer.
Films I loved in August 2019
Essential Guide to Understanding, Analysing and Writing on Film
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