Ring (1998) movie poster

Ring

リング

1998 ·1h 36m · ★ 7.1 (1,624)

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.

Why it matters

Director

Hideo Nakata Hideo Nakata
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
66
OccultParanormalSupernatural

Setting

Island

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

cabin in the woodscursehalloweenj-horrorjournalisttelephoneurban horrorurban legendvideotapewell

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In the News

Koji Suzuki, Creator of 'The Ring,' Dies at 68

May 11, 2026 · 1 source