Ring
Directed by Hideo Nakata
A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko, a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week - unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse...
A group of teenage friends are found dead, their faces twisted in terror. Supposed victims of an urban legend about a cursed videotape.
Cast: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yûko Takeuchi
Member Reviews
Can't believe it took me so long to see this one. Really great atmosphere, able to keep tension going with very few onscreen shocks or audio, just some minimalistic music / sound design mixed with some good cinematography. Slow burn, but that's not a bad thing - the fact that this is more of a mystery / detective story than a traditional horror works well here.
Cultural impact, 10/10. Personal enjoyment, 8/10.
Must watch for horror fans, just don’t expect any genuinely scary moments for a long ways in. Otherwise the only annoying part is the overly hysterical female character.
A lot of fun to watch if you like your mysteries with a side of ghosts. Loved the movie.
Classic!