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The Ring (2002) 7.1
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Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 1,602 user | 263 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it. Director:Gore Verbinski |
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Cast
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers (including her niece). There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to run against time to save her son's and her own life. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Antes de morir veras el aro (Spanish) See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 October 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Seven Days See more »Box Office
Budget:
$48,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$128,502 (Finland) (14 March 2003)Gross:
£9,455,478 (UK) (4 April 2003)Company Credits
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Written by Scott Leger, Nate Navarro, Eddie Willis, Steve Rude & Curtis Ryker
Performed by Wide Awake
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Although the meaning of the ring is ambiguous, Kôji Suzuki, the author of the original novel always intended it to mean the cyclical nature of the plot. See more »Goofs
After watching the Samara medical video in the Morgan home, Rachel chases Richard Morgan to the stairs and the lighthouse illuminates a crew member's shadow on the wall. Richard is visible at the top of the stairs. See more »Crazy Credits
The 'D' in the Dreamworks logo is superimposed by an image of The Ring from the videotape at the same moment static cuts in. See more »Soundtracks
"Hey John"Written by Scott Leger, Nate Navarro, Eddie Willis, Steve Rude & Curtis Ryker
Performed by Wide Awake
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I first watched this movie with a couple of friends. To be honest, I was expecting a teenage, slasher flick, I was proved wrong.
The film circles around a cursed videotape that causes it's viewers to die in seven days. Investigative journalist, Rachel Keller, begins to uncover the secrets of the videotape, and must race against the clock to save herself.
The movie was very unsettling and disturbing, which worked more effectively than some teens getting slashed with axes. The videotape was nightmarish and disturbing, and the images will stay with you long after the movie. The setting was gloomy and atmospheric, which enhanced the mood. Naomi Watts portrayed Rachel perfectly, her emotions are believable and haunting.
So if you are looking for a horror flick to watch on Friday night, be sure to watch The Ring, just make sure to watch it at night with the lights off.