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The Ring

PG-131h 55m1978Gore Verbinski
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"Before you die, you see"

Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.

HorrorMysteryDrama
JournalistIslandDrowningInvestigationSupernaturalHorseTelephoneParanormalRemakeUrban Legend

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What is The Ring (1978) about?

Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.

Who stars in The Ring?

The Ring stars Naomi Watts (Rachel Keller), Martin Henderson (Noah Clay), David Dorfman (Aidan Keller), Brian Cox (Richard Morgan), Jane Alexander (Dr. Grasnik). The film was directed by Gore Verbinski.

How long is The Ring?

The Ring has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG-13.

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