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Ringu

  • 19981998
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
67K
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
67K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hideo Nakata
  • Writers
    • Hiroshi Takahashi(screenplay)
    • Kôji Suzuki(novel)
  • Stars
    • Nanako Matsushima
    • Miki Nakatani
    • Yûko Takeuchi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hideo Nakata
  • Writers
    • Hiroshi Takahashi(screenplay)
    • Kôji Suzuki(novel)
  • Stars
    • Nanako Matsushima
    • Miki Nakatani
    • Yûko Takeuchi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 438User reviews
    • 185Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination

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    Hiroyuki Sanada in Ringu (1998)
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    Rie Ino'o in Ringu (1998)

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

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    Reiko Asakawa is researching into a 'Cursed Video' interviewing teenagers about it. When her niece Tomoko dies of 'sudden heart failure' with an unnaturally horrified expression on her face, Reiko investigates. She finds out that some of Tomoko's friends, who had been on a holiday with Tomoko the week before, had died on exactly the same night at the exact same time in the exact same way. Reiko goes to the cabin where the teens had stayed and finds an 'unlabeled' video tape. Reiko watched the tape to discover to her horror it is in fact the 'cursed videotape'. Ex-Husband Ryuji helps Reiko solve the mystery, Reiko makes him a copy for further investigation. Things become more tense when their son Yoichi watches the tape saying Tomoko had told him to. Their discovery takes them to a volcanic island where they discover that the video has a connection to a psychic who died 30 years ago, and her child Sadako... —Hana Jo Gilmour
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Will scare the hell out of you!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • K-15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The effect of Sadako coming out of the well was accomplished with only one simple special effect. Rie Ino'o, who is a student of the Kabuki theatre, which uses exaggerated motion and jerking movements to emphasize emotion, was heavily involved in the development of the Sadako character. Ino'o was filmed walking backwards and the film was run in reverse - the end result is Sadako walking forwards with unnatural motions.
    • 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
      Featured in Chin wong ji wong 2000 (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Feels Like 'Heaven'
      Performed by HIIH

    User reviews438

    Review
    Top review
    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

    FAQ12

    • Who is the ghostly woman that Ryuji sees and asks "was it you who did this?" shortly after seeing the cursed video?
    • What is 'Ringu' about?
    • Is 'Ringu' based on a book?

    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
      • Imagica
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,001
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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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