Ring (1998)
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.
Director: Hideo Nakata
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 31, 1998
Cast
- Nanako Matsushima - Reiko Asakawa
- Hiroyuki Sanada - Ryuji Takayama
- Rikiya Ôtaka - Yoichi Asakawa
- Miki Nakatani - Mai Takano
- Yuko Takeuchi - Tomoko Oishi
- Hitomi Sato - Masami Kurahashi
- Yutaka Matsushige - Yoshino
- Yōichi Numata - Takashi Yamamura
- Katsumi Muramatsu - Koichi Asakawa
- Masako - Shizuko Yamamura
Screenplay
- Hiroshi Takahashi (Screenplay)
- Kōji Suzuki (Novel)
Music: Kenji Kawai
Cinematography: Junichiro Hayashi
Editing: Nobuyuki Takahashi
Production: KADOKAWA Shoten, Omega Project, Rasen Production Committee, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult Rituals and Satanism, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects
Keywords
journalist, island, supernatural, telephone, halloween, paranormal, urban legend, curse, cabin in the woods, occult, well, videotape, j-horror
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ring 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 directed Ring?
- Ring was directed by Hideo Nakata.
- Who stars in Ring?
- Ring stars Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Ôtaka, Miki Nakatani, Yuko Takeuchi, Hitomi Sato.
- How long is Ring?
- Ring has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Ring?
- Ring is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Ring?
- Ring had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Ring gross?
- Ring grossed $19M worldwide.
- Where was Ring produced?
- Ring was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Ring?
- The themes of Ring include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Occult Rituals and Satanism, Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigmas and Paranormal Cases, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects.