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Ring

NR19981h 36mHideo Nakata
IMDb 8.1

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"One curse, one cure, one week to find it."

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.

HorrorThriller
JournalistIslandBased On Novel Or BookSupernaturalTelephoneParanormalUrban LegendCurseCabin In The WoodsOccult

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What is Ring (1998) about?

A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.

Who stars in Ring?

Ring stars Nanako Matsushima (Reiko Asakawa), Hiroyuki Sanada (Ryuji Takayama), Rikiya Ôtaka (Yoichi Asakawa), Miki Nakatani (Mai Takano), Yuko Takeuchi (Tomoko Oishi). The film was directed by Hideo Nakata.

How long is Ring?

Ring has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated NR.

Is Ring worth watching?

Ring holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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