Blu-ray Review – Rings of Fear

1978’s “Rings of Fear” (a.k.a. “Red Rings of Fear”) is a movie that, in fact, doesn’t contain any rings of fear. It’s a giallo that’s trying to gets something lurid and exciting going with its study of murder and police investigation, giving six(!) screenwriters a shot at creating scenes of suspense as vicious things happen to semi-innocent people. The material doesn’t deliver excitement, mostly inspiring confusion as the details of the story fail to come together, and characterization is largely left up in the air. Director Alberto Negrin attempts to put some effort into style and intensity, but it’s a losing battle with this writing, which offers no stability when it comes to storytelling and mystery, almost resembling a picture that was made up as it was being shot. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com