The Ring (2002)

A journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it.

Director:

Gore Verbinski

Writers:

Ehren Kruger (screenplay), Kôji Suzuki (novel) (as Koji Suzuki)

Stars:

Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox

14 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Naomi Watts	...	Rachel
Martin Henderson	...	Noah
David Dorfman	...	Aidan
Brian Cox	...	Richard Morgan
Jane Alexander	...	Dr. Grasnik
Lindsay Frost	...	Ruth
Amber Tamblyn	...	Katie
Rachael Bella	...	Becca
Daveigh Chase	...	Samara
Shannon Cochran	...	Anna Morgan
Sandra Thigpen	...	Teacher
Richard Lineback	...	Innkeeper
Sasha Barrese	...	Girl Teen #1
Tess Hall	...	Girl Teen #2
Adam Brody	...	Male Teen #1

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.

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Plot Keywords:

ghost | female protagonist | remake of asian film | girl in panties | cleavage | 

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Taglines:

In the well, no one will see...

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references

Did You Know?

Trivia

There are no title cards or opening credits to the movie, although there is a flash of "the ring" during the Dreamworks logo.

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Goofs

On the ferry, when the people gather at the stern to see the horse that fell overboard, a little girl next to Rachel screams, but the sound of the scream continues even after the girl stops and breaths in.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Katie: I hate television. Gives me headaches. You know, I heard there's so many magnetic waves traveling through the air, because of TV and telephones, that we're losing, like, ten times as many brain cells as we're supposed to. Like, all the molecules in our heads are all unstable. All the companies know about it, but they're not doing anything about it. It's, like, a big conspiracy.

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Crazy Credits

The FBI warning in the home release features spooky noises in the background.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Scariest Creepypastas (2014)

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Soundtracks

Hey John
Written by Scott Leger, Nate Navarro, Eddie Willis, Steve Rude & Curtis Ryker
Performed by Wide Awake

User Reviews

disturbing, unsettling and downright creepy.

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.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ring

Filming Locations:

Malibou Lake, Agoura Hills, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$48,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,015,393, 20 October 2002

Gross USA:

$129,128,133

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$249,348,933

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dreamworks Pictures, Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation, BenderSpink

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES

Color:

Color Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1