The Ring

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It sounds like just another urban legend -- a videotape filled with nightmarish images leads to a phone call foretelling the viewer's death in exactly seven days. Newspaper reporter Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) is skeptical of the story until four teenagers all die mysteriously exactly one week after watching just such a tape. Allowing her investigative curiosity to get the better of her, Rachel tracks down the video and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery.

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Critics Consensus

With little gore and a lot of creepy visuals, The Ring gets under your skin, thanks to director Gore Verbinski's haunting sense of atmosphere and an impassioned performance from Naomi Watts.

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Rebecca

One of my favorite horror movies! I was excited to see it again in the theatre:)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/22

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K L

One of those rare remakes that improves upon the original.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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Jaylen S

I don't know why, but this movie rubbed me the wrong way, and it also handles mental illness awfully.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Aaron M

Esta película de verdad le da miedo alguien ? Diría que es más interesante y por su parte la historia del aro (american version) atrapa ala ausencia teniendo escenas de impacto con varios screamers pero no diría que es tan buena si hay mejores opciones hoy en día

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Emoji M

I liked this better than the Japanese version. Yes I said it. Come at me:) But yeah this one still sucks.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Ronald H

This is a passable horror / mystery, but I'm SO SICK of directors who insist on tinting the entire film because they think it enhances the mood. In this case, the whole thing is a dark bluish grey. It actually gave me eye fatigue. It's not artistic, and it doesn't enhance anything. It's just stupid and annoying. Throw your suspension of disbelief out the window for this one and force yourself to ignore the numerous inconsistencies and plot holes. But even if you can do that, you can't ignore the asinine and unnecessary color manipulation.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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Gore Verbinski

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Naomi Watts

Rachel Keller

Martin Henderson

Noah

David Dorfman

Aidan

Brian Cox

Richard Morgan

Jane Alexander

Dr. Grasnik

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

Gore Verbinski creates an air of dread that begins with the first scene and never lets up, subtly incorporating elements from the current wave of Japanese horror films along the way.

Rated: B+

Jul 25, 2014

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David Edelstein

Slate

The filmmakers have wisely stayed close to the original's mood, which is somber and flat, with quick (near-subliminal) inserts and a soundtrack full of watery-grave groans and murmurs.

Jul 25, 2014

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

An edgy, watchable film, but one that makes you feel more squeamish than screamish.

Jul 25, 2014

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Elisa Guimarães

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The Ring is one of those rare movies that gain something when you watch it at home instead of in theaters.

Jan 29, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

The Ring captivates audiences with its original concept, atmospheric horror, psychological thrills, compelling characters, and a twist ending that resonates long after the credits roll.

Nov 8, 2023

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Rick Romancito

The Taos News

It created a myth, one that drew upon the supernatural and, like assembling a dark puzzle, elements of modern life such as video recordings, technology, and most effectively a mystery full of portent.

Rated: B+

Oct 29, 2023

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Synopsis

It sounds like just another urban legend -- a videotape filled with nightmarish images leads to a phone call foretelling the viewer's death in exactly seven days. Newspaper reporter Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) is skeptical of the story until four teenagers all die mysteriously exactly one week after watching just such a tape. Allowing her investigative curiosity to get the better of her, Rachel tracks down the video and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery.

Director: Gore Verbinski
Producer: Mike Macari, Roy Lee, Michele Weisler, Neal Edelstein, J.C. Spink
Screenwriter: Ehren Kruger, Scott Frank, Kôji Suzuki
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Images|Some Drug References|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $128.6M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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