Shutter (2008)

Sadly Over-hyped

Pretty Good

Overrated and overhyped

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I have not seen the original, so I can't compare the two films. From what I have read on this site, the remake is virtually the same to the original. My biggest complaint was that Megumi wasn't scary at all, she just looks like a normal girl, lets compare her to Kayako from The Grudge, Kayako looks frightening and her classic vocals will haunt you, but Magumi doesn't offer anything scary, all she wants to do is hang around Ben. The acting was bland, much like the script, but thats to be expected. I thought a film like this would have a great atmosphere, but no, they dropped the ball big time. And once again the ghost just wants revenge and then it's done, how's that scary, I prefer the idea of a ghost being a curse and will kill anyone it pleases, thats scary. I guess what happened to Magumi was somewhat disturbing, she was a timid girl and didn't deserve what she got. Now I would bet money that the original was the film I should have watched, because this one wreaks of being designed for American audiences. Give it a watch if you want, don't expect anything good though.

I've always been a fan of Horror films, but it's only in this year that I've become a real devout fan and started to really peer into the depths of the genre. For instance, I used to have a very big problem with watching foreign films, simply wasn't able to connect with a film in a language I couldn't understand. However, luckily the Horror genre really cured me of that, and today Japanese Ghost stories are one of my favorite sub-genres.Shutter is the only Hollywood remake of a Japanese Horror film that I've seen after already seeing the original (haven't seen A Tale of Two Sister before The Uninvited, or the original Ring and Grudge before the remakes). It takes a lot out of the experience of watching such a film, as it's very loyal to the original, so anyone who's seen the original will not be surprised by the turn of events and twists...The real compliments I have for this film are for the excellent story and surprising twists that really caught me off guard, and should therefore go to the original version. This remake is, however, very well done.All I can say is that this film is recommended for all you Ghost stories fans who enjoy Hollywood more than Japanese cinema, or for you truly devout Horror freaks who'd like to compare this to the original. In any case, make sure not to pass on this one!

Good story and surprisingly well-made. Suspense built slowly and seemed in hand of competent director and actors. Film was in 3 takes. The introduction, the main play, and surprisingly the post episode was genuinely frightful. There was a moral ending instead of senseless chop-em-up flicks. The cast was perfect. Rachel Taylor was a good actress and very believable as the young wife of photographer Ben. The Japan outdoor scenery were breath-taking. Only complaint - the Japanese women were shown and treated as objects; and the women seemed amendable to playing that role. Maybe that's reflecting the cultural norm in Japan. Otherwise a good movie night if you want enough scares.

Stop all the Bashres in the name of god!!I will advise you to take their reviews in a limited way. They are biased by prejudmental expectations about the movie.and now to the REAL review: Well made creepy ghost story - creeped the hell out of me, had a pleasantly interesting unexpected ending.There's no "been there done that" although it's a "Grudge" stile. Scared me all the way - and more and more with every development in the plot.And for The bashers who doesn't like something with Ghosts and remakes? don't watch it please. Let the non prejudges audience enjoy the movie!Again - well made horror movie. See it. 8/10