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Ring 2

Original title: Ringu 2
  • 19991999
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
14K
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Rikiya Ôtaka in Ring 2 (1999)
Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads.
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Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse sp... Read allReiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads.Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hideo Nakata
  • Writers
    • Hiroshi Takahashi(screenplay)
    • Kôji Suzuki(novel "Ringu")
  • Stars
    • Miki Nakatani
    • Hitomi Satô
    • Kyôko Fukada
  • Director
    • Hideo Nakata
  • Writers
    • Hiroshi Takahashi(screenplay)
    • Kôji Suzuki(novel "Ringu")
  • Stars
    • Miki Nakatani
    • Hitomi Satô
    • Kyôko Fukada
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 97User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Miki Nakatani
    Miki Nakatani
    • Mai Takano
    Hitomi Satô
    Hitomi Satô
    • Masami Kurahashi
    Kyôko Fukada
    Kyôko Fukada
    • Kanae Sawaguchi
    • (as Kyoko Fukada)
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    • Kawajiri Ishi
    Kenjirô Ishimaru
    • Ômuta Keiji
    Yûrei Yanagi
    • Okazaki
    Rikiya Ôtaka
    Rikiya Ôtaka
    • Yôichi Asakawa
    Yôichi Numata
    • Takashi Yamamura
    Masako
    • Shizuko Yamamura
    Miwako Kaji
    • Kazue Yamamura
    Katsumi Muramatsu
    • Kôichi Asakawa
    Daisuke Ban
    • Heihachirô Ikuma
    Rie Ino'o
    Rie Ino'o
    • Sadako Yamamura
    Reita Serizawa
    • Okazaki no Dôryô - Sakuma
    Shinmei Tsuji
    • Manshon Kanrinin
    Tarô Suwa
    Tarô Suwa
    • Kadokura Keiji
    Kinto Tamura
    • Shorô no Otoko
    Shirô Namiki
    • Gishi
    • Director
      • Hideo Nakata
    • Writers
      • Hiroshi Takahashi(screenplay)
      • Kôji Suzuki(novel "Ringu")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ringu (1998) and Spiral (1998) were shot back-to-back from the novels by Koji Suzuki and released in theaters as a double bill. After audiences hated The Spiral, Asmik Ace Entertainment hired the cast and crew of the original to make this replacement sequel.
    • Quotes

      [regarding Yoichi's powers]

      Mai Takano: Hey, will you promise me something?

      Yoichi: What?

      Mai Takano: That you'll never do that again... no matter what happens.

      [pause]

      Mai Takano: It's really scary. OK?

      Yoichi: Are you on my side?

    • Connections
      Featured in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Kôri no yô ni hohoende
      Written by Tomoyasu Hotei

      Performed by Miki Imai

    User reviews97

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    A lesser sequel but still very creepy
    With Ryuji dead and Reiko missing, the search for the secrets of the tape becomes the mission of Rjuji's student Mai. She joins with a journalist friend of Reiko to undercover the secrets that lead to Reiko and her son. Yoichi appears to be channelling the power of Sadako and more facts become known.

    Following up the famous Ring was never going to be an easy task, but this sequel is generally regarded by critics as being even better. However I felt a little let down. It was still creepy and occasionally scary but the images are now too familiar from the first film to be really unnerving and it loses a little of it's impact. Mind you – there's still plenty of scary bits or bits that just are creepy.

    The plot is a lot bigger and suffers a bit as a result, however it is interesting to find out more about the legend of Sadako. The cast are all very good again – despite many of the characters being minor in the last film they still do well.

    Overall this isn't as good as the original – due to both familiarity and the lack of special touches such as sound effects etc. However it still puts the Hollywood teen slashers to shame.
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    • bob the moo
    • Jul 22, 2002

    FAQ15

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1999 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • El aro 2
    • Production companies
      • Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co.
      • Ring 2 Production Group
      • Asmik Ace Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,586
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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