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Release Date:
18 October 2002 (USA)
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Tagline:
Before you die, you see the ring more
Plot:
A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it. full summary | full synopsis
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7 wins
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5 nominations
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Horror with Depth!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Naomi Watts | ... | Rachel | |
| Martin Henderson | ... | Noah | |
| David Dorfman | ... | Aidan | |
| Brian Cox | ... | Richard Morgan | |
| Jane Alexander | ... | Dr. Grasnik | |
| Lindsay Frost | ... | Ruth | |
| Amber Tamblyn | ... | Katie | |
| Rachael Bella | ... | Becca | |
| Daveigh Chase | ... | Samara | |
| Shannon Cochran | ... | Anna Morgan | |
| Sandra Thigpen | ... | Teacher | |
| Richard Lineback | ... | Innkeeper | |
| Sasha Barrese | ... | Girl Teen #1 | |
| Tess Hall | ... | Girl Teen #2 | |
| Adam Brody | ... | Male Teen #1 |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Ring (USA) (pre-release title)
Seven Days (USA) (working title)
Static (USA) (working title)
Za ringu (Japan)
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Seven Days (USA) (working title)
Static (USA) (working title)
Za ringu (Japan)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references.
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Runtime:
115 min
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Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14 (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island) |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Portugal:M/16 |
Malaysia:U |
Iceland:16 |
South Korea:15 |
Brazil:14 |
India:A (cinema release) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-15 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 (bw) |
Ireland:15PG (original rating) |
Ireland:15 (video rating) |
Israel:16 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Mexico:B |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Bern) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #39347) |
Greece:K-17
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Trivia:
Sold more than 2 million DVD copies in the US alone in its first 24 hours of video release.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When Rachel makes a copy of the tape, the images on the screen appear in a different sequence than when she originally watched it. The original sequence shows a chair sitting on the floor and then a ladder leaning against the wall. Later in the film, the chair is shown spinning upside down, and the ladder falls away from the wall. When Rachel records it, however, the chair is shown spinning in the air, and then the ladder is leaning steadily against the wall.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Timesplitters: Future Perfect (2005) (VG)
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Soundtrack:
Hey John
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FAQ
Who all watches the tape?What is "The Ring" about?
Why were the victims given seven days to live?
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Before I saw The Ring, I used to think of horror movies as something about a supernatural (sometimes not supernatural) force that gobbles up people in bizarre series of deaths usually accompanied by blood and gore. Maybe I ought to blame it on my own selection of movies. But I realized that horror movies can have a deep and a decent story line after seeing The Ring.
The Ring is an adaptation of the Japanese movie Ringu. Ringu is a well respected horror movie. Rather than call The Ring as an adaptation I would prefer calling it as an improvisation of Ringu. For I have seen both movies and in my personal opinion the producers of The Ring have made the story a bit deeper and of course with the music and special effects scarier.
A particular thing worth mentioning is the work done by the child actor David Dorfman (playing the role of Aidan). My personal opinion is that he has done a very good job. And Ehren Kruger, in his script for the movie has given a major role to Aidan as opposed to lesser important role given to Aidan's Japanese counterpart.
Full credit to the Ring's makers for a very fine adaptation of the original Ringu. And yes, a small word of advice for those who have not seen the real Daveigh Chase (playing Samara). After seeing this movie, do look up on the net for a picture of hers and make the comparison! And do try and watch Ringu as well. A very respectable movie indeed.
A good story, nice scares, decent acting and smooth direction! Enjoy the movie!