The latest installment of the series sidelines Samara to an extent that, frankly, I'm struggling to recall what the focus actually was. This 2017 entry incorporates digital files but overlooks the existence of the internet in a continuation that feels superfluous. It’s hard to believe none of the characters would have attempted to share the video online via platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. The narrative wanders of…

It's a curious reimagining of the _Ring_ story, though it doesn’t quite work as a horror movie in its own right. The preview for _Rings_ suggests the film centers on a specific plot element. However, that particular storyline only unfolds during the final minute and thirty seconds. _Final rating:★★ - It wasn't really to my taste, but I can see why some people might like it._