During WW II, a young German woman is separated from her family and imprisoned by the Nazis. After being freed she falls in love with and marries a German officer. When Berlin falls to the Russians, and her husband killed, she flees to America, carrying his unborn child, all the while not giving up hope that she will find her family, tied together by her mother's ring.
A cynical journalist investigates a cursed videotape that allegedly causes the viewer's death seven days after watching it. As she delves deeper, she uncovers the tragic story of Sadako Yamamura, a young woman with psychic powers whose spirit is trapped in a well. The journalist races against time to unravel the mystery and break the curse before she succumbs to its deadly effects.
Hideo Nakata's 'Ringu' is widely regarded as a landmark of J-horror, praised for its atmospheric dread, psychological tension, and innovative storytelling. It was a critical and commercial success, resonating with audiences worldwide and paving the way for a new wave of Asian horror films in the international market.
Google audience: Viewers found 'Ringu' to be exceptionally terrifying and suspenseful, with many highlighting its ability to create lasting dread and its memorable, haunting imagery. The film's slower pace and atmospheric tension were often cited as strengths that contributed to its overall creepiness.
Won the Best Film award at the 1999 Fantasporto Film Festival. Considered one of the most influential horror films of the late 20th century.
The iconic scene where Sadako crawls out of the television was inspired by a dream director Hideo Nakata had.
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