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Cast
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| Naomi Watts | ... | ||
| Simon Baker | ... | ||
| David Dorfman | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Perkins | ... | ||
| Gary Cole | ... | ||
| Sissy Spacek | ... | ||
| Ryan Merriman | ... | ||
| Emily VanCamp | ... | ||
| Kelly Overton | ... |
Betsy
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| James Lesure | ... |
Doctor
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| Daveigh Chase | ... |
Samara
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| Kelly Stables | ... | ||
| Cooper Thornton | ... |
Father of Emily
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| Marilyn McIntyre | ... |
Mother of Emily
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| Jesse Burch | ... |
Male Reporter
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Storyline
Six months after encountering Samara and her killer video tape, Rachel Keller and her son Aiden leave the city to live in a small rural town where they think they'll be safe. Soon after they arrive, however, Rachel hears about a college student who died nearby in circumstances similar to Samara's past victims. Now it appears that Aiden's life is in danger from Samara once more, and Rachel must investigate the little girl's past if she wants to save her son. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Plot Keywords:
videotape | female reporter | bathtub | numbered sequel | good versus evil |Taglines:
It begins again See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence/terror, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 March 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Ring 2 See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$175,118 (South Africa) (15 April 2005)Gross:
$75,888,270 (USA) (6 May 2005)Company Credits
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Emily: Ever seen a shooting star?
Jake: Sure. You?
Emily: You know what you're supposed to do, right?
Jake: What do you mean, make a wish?
Emily: If you saw one right now, what would you wish for?
Jake: Well, that's a secret.
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Trivia
There is a reference to a "Dr. Koji" by the psychiatrist. This is a nod to the original writer of the Ring books, Kôji Suzuki. See more »Goofs
When Aidan sees Samara in the mirror, his mouth is closed, but when you see his reflection in the mirror, his mouth is open. This happens again and again until he starts taking pictures. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Emily: Ever seen a shooting star?
Jake: Sure. You?
Emily: You know what you're supposed to do, right?
Jake: What do you mean, make a wish?
Emily: If you saw one right now, what would you wish for?
Jake: Well, that's a secret.
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The Ring was my favourite film of 2002, the best horror film I'd seen in ages, and I subsequently saw and enjoyed (with the exception of Ring 0 - What the hell was that?) all the Japanese films as well.
So when I heard that the director of the original films was set to do the second "remake", it was suitably excited. Imagine what he could do with a bigger budget and better technology? It is however, not even close to the first, and such improvements don't surface (same CGI, C-list Hallmark Channel cast). It does manage to keep you nervous throughout, but the proper scares are too infrequent and it appears to take itself too seriously. This is all too evident when the creepiest kid in cinema is admitted to hospital and The Ring 2 turns into a child abuse drama for around twenty minutes, leaving you wondering when it'll pick up a bit again.
It's also the kind of film that demands that you re-watch the first one before you go to see it; the opening makes no sense unless you've seen "Rings" on the Collectors Edition DVD, and there's a ton of stuff that may have easily been forgotten if you saw the film three years ago.
It's alright; it's a horror sequel-remake thing, so you don't expect too much and you wont be disappointed, but you can't help but think it could have been done a bit better.