Ringu (1998)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 96 minuten
Alternative titles: Ring / リング
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Hideo Nakata
Stars: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani and Hiroyuki Sanada
IMDb score:
7,2 (86.276)
Releasedate: 30 January 1998
Ringu plot
"One curse, one cure, one week to find it"
Reiko Asakawa is a young journalist. After the mysterious death of her niece Tomoko, she discovers that many recent deaths are due to a mysterious video tape. Anyone watching the tape would die exactly one week later. At first, Reiko doesn't believe these rumors, but when she learns that Tomoko's friend, who watched the video with her, died at the same time, she begins to wonder. She investigates and decides to watch the videotape herself. Shortly afterwards, strange things happen around her. She enlists the help of her ex-husband Ryuji to prevent herself from falling prey to the mysterious tape.
Actors and actresses
Reiko Asakawa
Mai Takano
Ryuji Takayama
Tomoko Oishi
Masami Kurahashi
Takashi Yamamura
Yoshino
Koichi Asakawa
Yoichi Asakawa
Shizuko Yamamura
Reviews & comments
SmackItUp
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- 3505 messages
- 2656 votes
Less well than I remember.
Especially a lot less creepy. Had the idea that this one was a lot more exciting than the remake, but after seeing both within a fairly short time frame, I clearly prefer the remake. With this Ringu, the focus is on the protagonists and not so much on the video and that makes it a lot less interesting, especially because the acting is of a questionable level.
Also some nice scenes. Of course the one at the end, but also in the pit is above average. Nice construction.
But still not what I expected.
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Fisico
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- 10039 messages
- 5398 votes
Japanese original from the more famous American The ring. It's been a while since I've seen the last one, so my comparison would be a bit skewed. I do know that I found The ring quite scary and very good in terms of suspense and plot. Still, I had the feeling that the emphasis and pace in this film is different than in its American brother.
The concept does have something. You also involve the viewer directly in the plot, except for the chilling phone call, of course. The tension and effect seem less to me. That TV scene still works. Great idea! The underlying idea may also be found in Japanese culture, but it didn't seem enough to me as a layman.
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