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Ringu

  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 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
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    73K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,844
    620
    • Director
      • Hideo Nakata
    • Writers
      • Hiroshi Takahashi
      • Kôji Suzuki
    • Stars
      • Nanako Matsushima
      • Miki Nakatani
      • Yûko Takeuchi
    • 457User reviews
    • 182Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 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
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 reviews457

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    7/10
    More of a mystery than a horror
    This movie was considerably hyped up, so I saw it eventually. My personal opinion is that this is more of a good mystery movie than a horror movie - it really wasn't that scary, to me at least. The only really scary moments were spoiled for me because I had already seen them before on things like "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" on TV or something, and the notes by a critic inside the DVD box also spoiled it.

    Sound design was one part of this film that struck me - quite good at doing what it was supposed to, sometimes unsettling. I didn't feel a lot of character to be honest - just people making their way through the story.

    In my opinion, worth seeing just to investigate the hype, but don't expect to need a new change of underwear after seeing it. For that, you might want to consider The Grudge.
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    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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