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Two Sisters is another Korean entry in the ever expanding realm of Asian horror. As with Phone, the Koreans have shown thier ability to produce well crafted, well shot, creepy atmosphered movies. The cinematography in Sisters is brilliant. I commented while watching that I was reminded of the way Hitchcock used to position the camera or follow an actor. The use of color is also noted throughout the film. The actors are top notch - the older sister and the stepmother give exceptionally good performances.

My one complaint about the film may have been the result of a poor English translation in the subtitles. My version of the DVD came from overseas. I understand that The Tale of Two Sisters is being released in the States soon. Perhaps the translation will be cleaned up a bit. Whatever the case, the ending left a lot for the viewer to fill in. Not that I need or even want to be spoon fed the explanation, but I did feel a little more confused than normal. Once I had time to think it through, I believe I got it, but just don't expect the typical nice, tidy closure you get from many american psychological thrillers. Whereas Phone dwelled to long on the reveal, Sisters gives you the truth in short splashes that end rather quickly.

There are definitely some VERY creepy scenes you will not forget and the overall feel of the film puts you at unease from the beginning. This was a fun movie to watch.

Brian's Bottom Line: Rent this for sure. Try for the newer American release if you can. This is sure to please fans of Ju-on, Ringu, and the like.