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Ringu

  • 1998
  • K-15
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Ringu (1998)
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A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it.A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it.A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it.

  • Director
    • Hideo Nakata
  • Writers
    • Hiroshi Takahashi
    • Kôji Suzuki
  • Stars
    • Nanako Matsushima
    • Miki Nakatani
    • Yûko Takeuchi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    77K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,612
    209
    • Director
      • Hideo Nakata
    • Writers
      • Hiroshi Takahashi
      • Kôji Suzuki
    • Stars
      • Nanako Matsushima
      • Miki Nakatani
      • Yûko Takeuchi
    • 467User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination

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    Nanako Matsushima
    Nanako Matsushima
    • Reiko Asakawa
    Miki Nakatani
    Miki Nakatani
    • Mai Takano
    Yûko Takeuchi
    Yûko Takeuchi
    • Tomoko Ôishi
    Hitomi Satô
    Hitomi Satô
    • Masami
    Yôichi Numata
    • Takashi Yamamura
    Yutaka Matsushige
    Yutaka Matsushige
    • Yoshino
    Katsumi Muramatsu
    • Kôichi Asakawa
    Rikiya Ôtaka
    Rikiya Ôtaka
    • Yôichi Asakawa
    Masako
    • Shizuko Yamamura
    Daisuke Ban
    • Heihachirô Ikuma
    Kanehiro Ri
    • Komiya kameraman
    Yûrei Yanagi
    • AD Okazaki
    • (as Yanagi Yûrei -yûjô shutsuen-)
    Yôko Ôshima
    • Reiko no oba
    Kiriko Shimizu
    • Yoshimi Ôishi
    Makoto Kakeda
    • Kanrinin
    Rie Ino'o
    Rie Ino'o
    • Sadako Yamamura
    Hiroyuki Tanabe
    • Hayatsu
    Miwako Kaji
    • Kazue Yamamura
    • Director
      • Hideo Nakata
    • Writers
      • Hiroshi Takahashi
      • Kôji Suzuki
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The 2001 UK DVD release back cover carries a disclaimer, stating that the distributor accepts no responsibility "for any injuries or fatalities that may occur during or after the viewing of this videocassette."
    • Goofs
      One the pictures received from the photo shop shows a date, August 29, 1997. Later on the story tells "September 13, Monday". September 13, 1997 was Saturday.
    • Quotes

      Yoichi Asakawa: You know what, Mother?

      Reiko Asakawa: Yes?

      Yoichi Asakawa: Tomo-chan watched the cursed video!

    • Connections
      Edited into Diminishing Returns: Diminishing Returns Are Dead (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Feels Like 'Heaven'
      Performed by HIIH

    User reviews467

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    Have to disagree with Mike, the original is better.
    I have to disagree with the comment above from Mike Washen. Indeed, the storyline of both movies is similar for the first part of the movie (no complaints so far), but the second part of the originals movie is more believable IMHO. The original has only one real special effect but this does not mean that the movie isn't scary. Especially due to this lack of special effects a better thrill is created al throughout the movie. One sees just enough to get scared. The originals story builds up a tad more slowly which gives a better story overall. If you are going for special effects, take the remake. If you like to see all 4 movies and like a scary experience overall take the original.
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    • dottyflowers
    • Dec 3, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1998 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ring
    • Production companies
      • Basara Pictures
      • Toho Company
      • Imagica
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $149,816
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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