The Ring
Directed by Gore VerbinskiRachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers (including her niece). There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to run against time to save her son's and her own life.
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The Ring Ratings & Reviews
- One Maggi after AnotherOctober 29, 2025I'd already seen the highlights of this film so there was basically nothing fresh it could offer to me but it still had me caught up all the time and kept me wondering about it. But I just would've loved it more if the plot were a bit more dramatic. Like, how am I supposed to feel bad for that girl if I don't know anything about her? And I could just tell that it was made under a production value of less than $1-2 million but it really didn't need that all for what it was. Anyway, these things just didn't matter because I couldn't think of nothing but the film while watching it. And I really needed an explanation to understand what happened in the ending lol :)
- ርልዪረOctober 16, 2025Plot: A journalist, Rachel Keller, investigates a mysterious videotape that curses anyone who watches it, killing them seven days later. She races against time to uncover the origins of the girl Samara, whose vengeful spirit haunts the tape, in order to save herself and her son. Strengths: Suspense & Atmosphere: Builds tension effectively, combining eerie visuals, dark settings, and unsettling sounds. Samara’s Horror: The cursed girl is terrifying, with iconic scenes that remain memorable in modern horror. Modernized Story: Adapts the Japanese original while appealing to a Western audience, keeping the horror fresh. Twist Ending: Delivers a shocking and memorable conclusion that reinforces the story’s dread. Weaknesses: Some Predictability: Those familiar with the Japanese original may anticipate plot points. Limited Character Depth: Some supporting characters are underdeveloped. Less Psychological: Compared to Ringu, it emphasizes scares over the subtle psychological horror of the original. Overall: The Ring is a highly effective remake, introducing Samara as an iconic horror figure and delivering suspense, scares, and a memorable story. It successfully brought Japanese J-Horror to Western audiences while keeping the tension alive.
- ghost0neMay 13, 2025Samara is just what happens when you ghost a girl for seven days straight
- Theodore Wesley Graham IIIAugust 11, 2025It is sooooo awful. It is just the most dull horror movie I've ever seen.
- ayayronMay 18, 2025The phone rings. You answer. On the other end, suddenly.... "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies plays
- Johan PotgieterJune 21, 2025When I first watched it, it was one of the scariest movies ever. Not because of the horror images but because of the meaning. Still a great watch 20 years later.
- cursedbagsOctober 7, 2025well well well.
- Halim MellickJuly 27, 2025as '2002' as this movie may be, it surprisingly holds up well jump-scare wise - as long as you just ignore the storyline and enjoy the ride
- Trad WaifuOctober 4, 2025wet people mishandling many archives
- Princess ZoeJuly 19, 2025Its a horror movie I would recommend
The Ring Trivia
The Ring was released on October 18, 2002.
The Ring was directed by Gore Verbinski.
The Ring has a runtime of 1 hr 55 min.
The Ring was produced by Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes.
The key characters in The Ring are Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), Noah Clay (Martin Henderson), Aidan Keller (David Dorfman).
The Ring is rated PG-13.
The Ring is a Horror, Mystery film.
The Ring has an audience rating of 4.8 out of 10.