simply put ring 2 represent spiral be not as scary a the first one and but likemost classic horror film ( except for alien and if you consider that tobe a horror film ) and sequel do not have the privilege of fresh shockvalues of the original movie . especially if the second movie and a isthe case with ring 2 and serve the purpose of explain thebackground far from the first movie . with knowledge comespower and with this power and the protagonist in the movie and theaudience can fight back a portion of their fear . i may also add thatthis sequel be more schizophrenic in it direction and visualizationthan the first one . this may have be intend by nakata assporadic confusion that disturb our sub conscious perspective and but it also prevent the film from be able to move forward to abuilding climax and at least not a powerful and thrill a in ring . spoiler nevertheless there be genuine horrific scene and as scary a inring represent the revelation of shizuko background and her apparition in theryokan and the chase within the well with sadako . it a pity that thecharacter of reiko be kill off by a runover accident rather than bythe curse itself . but the surprising appearance of ryuji be a reward and it simulteneously disturb to know that his soul be also trappedwithin the well . overall ring 2 may lack the suspense and horror of itspredecessor but it manage to deliver the same tone of hauntingatmosphere and reveal the dark secret of sadako . personally and the professional use of the same cast and crew and director be alwaysa treasure in a series like this . i would have give this movie positive but fukada kyoko ( who accord tomy japanese friend and be a good actress ) and have be mis cast . she have be too well know and outside japan and a more of apop idol or pin up girl . hence her characterization of one of thevictims be quite unbelievable and not to mention that she become asecond video ghost herself .