American adaptations of Asian horror movies often have difficulty gaining acceptance from those who enjoy scary films. *Shutter* has faced the typical criticisms, with people saying it’s unnecessary, fails to capture what made the original frightening, and so on. But how does it come across for someone unfamiliar with that earlier version? I experienced *Shutter* in a way similar to my reaction to *The Ring*, the 2002 film starring Naomi Watts—it proved to be an unsettling thriller with a compelling mystery at its center. The spectral figure is disturbing, as are the photographic connections; the filmmakers delivered the scares competently, and the ending provides a genuinely frightening reveal that surprised me, and I’m not exactly a young person anymore! It isn't flawless, of course. The rhythm feels uneven at times, logic frequently takes a backseat, and the acting is merely passable without any major stars to carry the narrative forward. It’s hard to connect with the two main characters because the writing doesn’t establish that emotional connection. However, lacking any prior knowledge to either raise or lower expectations, this is a reliable and well-made horror film that does its job adequately. 7/10

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