While researching an urban legend, reporter Reiko finds more than she bargained for. After watching a cursed tape she has just 7 days to solve the mystery of where it came from and save herself.
This review is part of the Spooky Season Film Review Series – read all the reviews here
The Ring (or Ringu to give it it’s proper Japanese title) is a 1998 Japanese horror (J-horror) film that kicked started Western appreciation for a much-overlooked genre of movie making. J-horror differs from Western horror in that it is more psychological, these films are typically slow to build up and lack the gore and jump scares of their Hollywood counterparts.
The Ring had a modest budget of $…
Director: Hideo Nakata
Stars: Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada
Katy’s Rating: 
7/10 – Good
