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The Ring

Play trailer Poster for The Ring Released Jan 31, 1998 1h 36m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima) sets out to investigate. Along with her ex-husband, Ryuji (Hiroyuki Sanada), Reiko finds the tape, watches it -- and promptly receives a phone call informing her that she'll die in a week. Determined to get to the bottom of the curse, Reiko and Ryuji discover the video's origin and attempt to solve an old murder that could break the spell.
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Ringu combines supernatural elements with anxieties about modern technology in a truly frightening and unnerving way.

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Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Its strength is in its simplicity and its cultural purity. Sep 16, 2022 Full Review Alan Stanbrook Daily Telegraph (UK) Almost nothing terrible is shown: the real horror lies in the viewer's anticipation. Sep 16, 2022 Full Review Andrew Pulver Guardian A most artfully creepy piece of work. Sep 16, 2022 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Decades on, it remains one of the great works of horror cinema. Rated: 10/10 Aug 25, 2024 Full Review Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective On occasion, a film comes along which makes an almost immediate, indelible mark. As soon as it appears, it disrupts what came before it; it can be difficult to even remember a time before it, so quickly do its characters and archetypes take hold. Rated: A Apr 14, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The mystery is effective enough but it’s the texture of the experience that gets under your skin. Oct 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ale C the original is better FOR SURE. it was one of those films that hunt you forever if you watch it as a kid. pure genius Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Ian H Dark, disturbing but not super terrifying relying more on building pressure than jump scares Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Lau S Great Japanese movie! I little bit outdated, but I liked it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Kai K Honestly one of my favorite horror movies ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Japanese and American English audio versions with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Miranda S Personally, I did not find this movie as scary as everyone told me it would be. Maybe it's because of the lack of jumpscares or any startling moments. However, I did enjoy the plot. It is a pretty iconic horror movie that you must wtach if you are into horror. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima) sets out to investigate. Along with her ex-husband, Ryuji (Hiroyuki Sanada), Reiko finds the tape, watches it -- and promptly receives a phone call informing her that she'll die in a week. Determined to get to the bottom of the curse, Reiko and Ryuji discover the video's origin and attempt to solve an old murder that could break the spell.
Director
Hideo Nakata
Producer
Takashige Ichise, Shinya Kawai, Takenori Sento
Screenwriter
Kôji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi
Distributor
Potential Films, Golden Scene [hk], Primer Plano Film Group S.A., Califórnia, Toho Company Ltd., Anolis Entertainment, Haut et Court, Kadokawa Shoten Pblshg
Production Co
Omega Project, Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co.
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 31, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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