Japanese Horror the New Alternative?

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"Audition" is fucked up and freaky as hell. You've GOT to see that, James.

Personally I found "Ringu" to be boring, and not scary at ALL, whereas the American remake really did freak me out. More than anything, I blame production values for the difference. The Japenese version had a comparatively low budget and it showed. Things just looked WAY too fake.

This is a Chinese movie, but I think it has the same sort of feel as a lot of Japanese horror. Check out "The Eye". I found that one to be pretty freaky in parts. It has some jump out of your seat moments but most of the film is psychological.