Ring (1998)

Ring (1998)

1998 96 Minutes

Horror | Thriller

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.

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Between this and the American remake, I consider the Japanese original to be the superior film. But, just barely. My reasoning behind this is because the Japanese setting allows for scenes and story elements that make the film more interesting and... Read the full review »
  • Ringu waits an agonising seven days to uncover a frightening mystery. Nakata's ominous J-horror that commenced a franchise both in its native country and picked up by Hollywood, has been recycled, parodied and analysed countless times in the past... Read the full review »
  • BarneyNuttall

    BarneyNuttall

    9 / 10
    There is need for any big boos or gotchas! Instead, Ring uses uncomfortably static camera blocking and well timed visual and audio stings, alongside an iconic B-movie USP, to deliver a haunting film. The horror lies in the unseeing eye, everpres... Read the full review »