description The Ring Overview
The Ring is a 2002 horror film centering on journalist Rachel Keller’s investigation into a mysterious videotape. Viewing the tape results in the viewer's death within seven days, mirroring elements of its Japanese predecessor and source material. It serves as the initial entry in a series adapted from Koji Suzuki’s novel.
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info The Ring Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2002 |
help The Ring FAQ
Is The Ring a remake of a Japanese horror film?
Yes, Gore Verbinski's 2002 film is an American remake of Hideo Nakata's 1998 Japanese film Ring. Both trace back to Koji Suzuki's novel about a cursed videotape.
Who is Rachel Keller in The Ring?
Rachel Keller is the journalist played by Naomi Watts. She investigates the videotape after her niece dies under strange circumstances.
What does the seven-day rule mean in The Ring?
After someone watches the cursed tape, they receive a phone call warning that they have 7 days to live. That countdown gives the movie its investigation structure and its main source of dread.
Which sequels followed The Ring?
The American film was followed by The Ring Two in 2005 and Rings in 2017. The Japanese Ring series has its own separate continuity, including Rasen and Ring 2.
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