Dark Water (2002 + 2005 Remake)
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Byrd, Matt, Lux and Kevin keep the Halloween spirit by looking at Hideo Nakata's J-horror classic, 2002's Dark Water, as well as the 2005 Hollywood remake starring Jennifer Connelly. After the success of Ring and the global explosion of Japanese horror, Kadokawa tried to replicate their previous success by hiring Hideo Nakata (Ring) to direct another film based on a story by Koji Suzuki (Ring, Spiral). Shortly after, the rights were bought once again by producer Roy Lee (The Ring) for an American remake, which would be released in 2005. Dark Water tells the story of a mother in the middle of a bitter custody battle, who moves into a run down apartment building with her young daughter. They quickly are burdened with leaky ceilings, floods, and what appears to be the ghost of a little girl. Does Dark Water match up with the stellar reputation of The Ring? How does the remake compare to the Japanese original? Listen and find out!
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