Ring (1998)
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Ring (リング, Ringu) is a 1998 Japanese suspense, thriller, fantasy, horror, and mystery film. It was directed by Hideo Nakata, written by Hiroshi Takahashi, musically composed by Kenji Kawai, filmed by Jun'ichirō Hayashi, edited by Nobuyuki Takahashi, produced by Shinya Kawai, Takenormi Sento, and Ringu/Rasen Production Committee, and distributed by Toho. It starred Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Otaka, and Yoichi Numata.
Why It Rocks
- Lots of suspense and tension.
- A dark atmosphere, both literally and figuratively, helps to enhance the suspense and tension.
- Excellent acting by all of the major actors.
- One of the creepiest movies to ever come out of Japan. Sadako Yamamura will haunt your nightmares.
- Great writing. The story includes intriguing themes about people's fears of modern technology which are implemented interestingly.
- The film cleverly combines its modern themes with supernatural overtones.
- The concept of a monster coming out of TV has not only been parodied tons of times but has also become a popular motif in low-key horror for years to come.
Reception
Ringu currently holds a 97% critic rating and an 81% audience rating on Rotton Tomatoes, certified fresh for both. On IMDB, it has a general score of 7.3/10. On Letterboxd it has a general rating of 3.5/5.
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