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The Ring Two

2005·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

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About

Fear comes full circle.

After the ordeal with Samara, Rachel and Aiden move to a rural town. But soon Rachel learns about the death of a girl in a similar fashion. To save Aiden, she must dig into Samara's past even further.
Supernatural HorrorPsychological ThrillerSequel DreadJ-Horror InfluenceDisturbing ImageryTense & UnsettlingBleak AtmosphereMother-Son BondCreepy Visuals

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Questions about The Ring Two

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ring Two legally?

The Ring Two is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ring Two worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ring Two rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Ring Two?

1 h 49 min

The Ring Two runs 1 h 49 min.

Is The Ring Two based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ring Two?

Critics33
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ring Two higher (48) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ring Two a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$161 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $161 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is The Ring Two in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ring Two?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ring Two in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ring Two use?

Sequel Number SnarlYank the Dog's ChainSmug SnakeYou Called Me "X"; It Must Be SeriousSudden Sequel Death SyndromeScreamer TrailerAnti-VillainDisturbing DeerHalf-Human HybridRetconPrecision F-StrikeUrban Legendsand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Ring Two, including Sequel Number Snarl, Yank the Dog's Chain, Smug Snake.