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.
Direction
Nakata proves silence hits harder than jump scares.
Cinematography
Static shots so soaked in dread you'll hold your breath.
Score
That ringing phone sound will haunt you for weeks.
Director
Hideo Nakata
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
Masako
Shizuko Yamamura
Rie Ino'o
Sadako Yamamura
Daisuke Ban
Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma
Yoko Ohshima
Reiko's Aunt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'cursed video' was shot in a single take. The cast never saw the full footage before filming reactions.
Ringu redefined J-horror globally and spawned the 'long-haired ghost girl' trope that dominated 2000s Asian cinema.
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