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18 October 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Before you die, you see the ring morePlot:
A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(162 articles)
Original "The Ring" Director to Hear "Voice From the Stone" (From Manny the Movie Guy. 7 November 2009, 10:35 AM, PST)
The Ring’s Hideo Nakata Hears Voice From the Stone
(From Beyond Hollywood. 6 November 2009, 8:01 AM, PST)
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Horror with Depth! more (1591 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Naomi Watts | ... | Rachel | |
| Martin Henderson | ... | Noah | |
| David Dorfman | ... | Aidan | |
| Brian Cox | ... | Richard Morgan | |
| Jane Alexander | ... | Dr. Grasnik | |
| Lindsay Frost | ... | Ruth | |
| Amber Tamblyn | ... | Katie | |
| Rachael Bella | ... | Becca | |
| Daveigh Chase | ... | Samara | |
| Shannon Cochran | ... | Anna Morgan | |
| Sandra Thigpen | ... | Teacher | |
| Richard Lineback | ... | Innkeeper | |
| Sasha Barrese | ... | Girl Teen #1 | |
| Tess Hall | ... | Girl Teen #2 | |
| Adam Brody | ... | Male Teen #1 |
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Also Known As:
Ring (USA) (pre-release title)Seven Days (USA) (working title)
Static (USA) (working title)
Za ringu (Japan)
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references.Parents Guide:
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115 minLanguage:
EnglishCertification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Portugal:M/16 | Malaysia:U | Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Brazil:14 | India:A (cinema release) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (bw) | Ireland:15PG (original rating) | Ireland:15 (video rating) | Israel:16 | Japan:PG-12 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Bern) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #39347) | Greece:K-17Fun Stuff
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Among Samara's medical files is a piece of paper containing the name "Anna" and oriental writing. The writing is a combination of Chinese and Japanese letters, and roughly translated it is a prescription for "purging agents". moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In one scene, there is a shot of a small clock ticking, but the hand is moving in a smooth motion. The make and model of the small clock does not tick, it is perfectly silent. moreSoundtrack:
Hey John moreFAQ
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Before I saw The Ring, I used to think of horror movies as something about a supernatural (sometimes not supernatural) force that gobbles up people in bizarre series of deaths usually accompanied by blood and gore. Maybe I ought to blame it on my own selection of movies. But I realized that horror movies can have a deep and a decent story line after seeing The Ring.
The Ring is an adaptation of the Japanese movie Ringu. Ringu is a well respected horror movie. Rather than call The Ring as an adaptation I would prefer calling it as an improvisation of Ringu. For I have seen both movies and in my personal opinion the producers of The Ring have made the story a bit deeper and of course with the music and special effects scarier.
A particular thing worth mentioning is the work done by the child actor David Dorfman (playing the role of Aidan). My personal opinion is that he has done a very good job. And Ehren Kruger, in his script for the movie has given a major role to Aidan as opposed to lesser important role given to Aidan's Japanese counterpart.
Full credit to the Ring's makers for a very fine adaptation of the original Ringu. And yes, a small word of advice for those who have not seen the real Daveigh Chase (playing Samara). After seeing this movie, do look up on the net for a picture of hers and make the comparison! And do try and watch Ringu as well. A very respectable movie indeed.
A good story, nice scares, decent acting and smooth direction! Enjoy the movie!