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Based on a story by Japanese novelist Koji Suzuki and a film by Hideo Nakata (THE RING), DARK WATER is a thrilling exercise in psychological terror. Jennifer Connelly stars as Dahlia, a troubled woman who is battling her husband, Kyle (Dougray Scott), for custody of their young daughter, Ceci (Ariel Gade). Low on cash, Dahlia .. Read more

Starring	Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Pete Postlethwaite, Tim Roth
Director	Walter Salles
Genres	Horror

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  - 14
  not the best of asian horror
  
  I am a big fan of asian horror, that being said this is just and average scare or two after watching and hour or ten minutes of build up. Nice ending to the ... read more »
  
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  - 116 reviews
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  - 01 Aug 2007 at 15:28
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  - 0
  worth the watch
  
  Film is well worth the watch very interesting story line.
  
  Was not a very predictable film either which was good to see.
  
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- - Lulabell1
  - 4 reviews
  - 19 Feb 2012 at 13:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Not much memory of this film?
  
  From what I remember of seeing this film is that it was ok. I only saw it a few months ago too! It has its fair share of jumpy moments and a good twist at the ... read more »
  
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- - Crookshanks
  - 318 reviews
  - Newport, Shropshire
  - 31 Oct 2011 at 12:59
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  - 0
  Subtle genius
  
  What throws this film is being called a 'horror'. It isn't. I am not a fan of horror (I always find them silly, not scary). If you're wanting an... read more »
  
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- - Zap
  - 17 reviews
  - Lincolnshire, England
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 20:30
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  - 1
  More or a Drama than Horror.
  
  Ok so i got into the film, but im not sure weather or not i liked the ending? The film had it's moments, it wasn't scary or creepy. When you watch this ... read more »
  
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- - MercilessM
  - 1 review
  - 06 Jul 2011 at 23:34
- - 2
  - 0
  Great movie - excellent performance
  
  Unique horror story, thrilling. Excellent performance from start to end. Sad story which goes under the skin. Connelly is beautiful as usual and plays her role ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 26 Jun 2011 at 03:12
- - 0
  - 2
  Abit boring
  
  Lost interest in this, not scary, don't really recommend this unless you are totally bored and have nothing to do!!
  
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  - 14 Jun 2011 at 19:21
- - 0
  - 2
  Problematic Story, Questionable Delivery
  
  The first thing that should be said about this film is that this remake has problems before you even begin analysing the direction and strength of the cast.read more »
  
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- - EdwardMitchell
  - 31 reviews
  - Reigate
  - 09 Jun 2011 at 22:23
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  - 3
  Dark Water
  
  Very impressive film that clearly went under the radar on release as it refuses to conform to the streotype thriller film. Excellent performances all round and ... read more »
  
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- - buffyrules
  - 202 reviews
  - southend on sea
  - 04 May 2011 at 11:57
- - 1
  - 0
  Good but not as good as the original Japanese version
  
  Good but not as good as the original Japanese version. That was very dark and well delivered throughout. The American version just didn't seem to work as ... read more »
  
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- - Waffle
  - 1 review
  - 20 Apr 2011 at 08:27
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  Come in,the waters fine
  
  A good finely paced supernatural thrill with lots of British actors(Pete Posthlwaite,Tim Roth,Dougray Scott)playing American roles very convincingly.A real ... read more »
  
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  - 17 reviews
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  - 02 Oct 2010 at 15:22
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- - 32
  - 14
  not the best of asian horror
  
  I am a big fan of asian horror, that being said this is just and average scare or two after watching and hour or ten minutes of build up. Nice ending to the ... read more »
  
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  - sakuraba1982
  - 116 reviews
  - Dover
  - 01 Aug 2007 at 15:28
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  Another fabulous Holywood remake of Japanese horror movie
  
  I watched this movie because I received 2 free screening preview tickets in UGC Cinema Boldon. I had no idea what movie it was while I came in to the cinema; ... read more »
  
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  - North Tyneside
  - 21 Jul 2005 at 00:00
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  - 10
  More a Greyish Puddle
  
  The original Japanese Version of this movie is based on a 40 page short story by Koji Suzuki, the author of the Ring series. Though I would say ‘loosely ... read more »
  
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- - David Hogben
  - yorkshire
  - 22 Jul 2005 at 22:23
- - 15
  - 1
  Dark Water: More like Dull Water
  
  If you are going to compare this film to The Ring, don't bother!
  
  This film is more psychological than shocking horror.
  
  I was waiting ... read more »
  
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- - LadySleek
  - Birmingham
  - 26 Jul 2005 at 10:24
- - 14
  - 1
  Drip...drip...drip...
  
  First things first, I'm a big fan of the original movie. As a remake and for fans like me, the Hollywood remake is a complete failure.
  
  Not to say... read more »
  
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- - adiw
  - Leicestershire
  - 18 Dec 2005 at 19:15
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  - 4
  Not a patch on the original!
  
  When I watched the Japanese version if this film I was gripped! It was so terrifying! So when I discovered that there was an American version out I recommened ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Lancashire, England
  - 24 Jul 2005 at 14:47
- - 10
  - 5
  Average Horror - Creepy Kid!
  
  'The Ring' terrified me, so I thought this would be just as good, but unfortunately I was a little disappointed. There were some creepy moments, and the... read more »
  
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- - Lisamarie Lamb
  - New Ash Green
  - 08 Jan 2007 at 15:44
- - 4
  - 2
  Don't waste your time.
  
  I am probably one of the few who enjoyed the US version of The Ring more than the Japanese version. Knowing that Dark Water came from the same stable I looked ... read more »
  
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- - Meerkat
  - Lothian
  - 21 Dec 2005 at 23:41
- - 3
  - 1
  LACLUSTRE
  
  I havent seen the original version, so cannot make a comparison and am judging this film solely on its own merits. I found it very dull and boring, it took too... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 03 Dec 2005 at 13:58
- - 3
  - 1
  Disappointing
  
  I thought this one was going to be really good but it was very slow all the way through.
  
  I was waiting for it to get started and then the credits ... read more »
  
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- - BCLSLM
  - Nottinghamshire
  - 28 Feb 2006 at 22:45

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