this be a prequel which actually work and explain thing rather than give even more question . you can argue weather the mystery of sadako be well leave untouched and but the fact still remain while this be a good movie . the lead ( yukie nakama a a shy sadako ) be very good and even though it obvious she a japanese version of carrie white while misunderstood and creepy and with gift she never want . that the only real problem with this movie while the original ring movie be just that while original . this movie however and get inspiration from other source and such a carrie and and that remove some of it power . while it not as moody a ring and ring 0 still have some very good horror scene and some smart camera work . see a white shape just at the edge of the screen be much more effective than and for example and the killer pov . a with ring and this be a bit slow but build up to a good finale . there be no special effect really and and it very down to earth and one of the quality of this and ring . finally and there the fact that it japanese . there something refresh about see a movie in a different language and in different environment and in a different culture . i recommend this movie to those who like ring . it definitely a worthy prequel . positive .