some janapese modern horror movie be very good . strong plot and scary moment and good acting and while others be just . unfortunately and uzumaki belongs to the latter camp . i will rate the movie base on 3 element represent plot and scary factor and and act . 1 ) plot true to the name the movie and the plot move in circle and never really explain itself . ok and the town be captivate by the spiral curse and but why . and why do people act so foolishly . there be a fleeting attempt to explain about what be happen by the reporter . unforutunately . 2 ) scary factor if this be mean to be a horror flick and it have fail miserably . i can not really remember one good scary scene with plenty of build up to it . 3 ) act very monotonous . people walk around and say meaningless phase . i can not really feel much empathy for our tragic hero . all in all and there be much well modern japanese horror movie out there with coherent plot and strong characterization . don not bother waste your time on this wannabe .