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Exactly one week after staying at a remote cabin, a group of Japanese teenagers all meet sudden inexplicable deaths. A cousin of one of the victims, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima), begins an investigation that leads to the discovery of a videotape containing hauntingly bizarre footage. Upon viewing the tape, Reiko .. Read more

Starring	Nanako Matsushima, Sato Hitomi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Miki Nakatani
Director	Hideo Nakata
Genres	Horror, World Cinema

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- Time has been very kind to Hideo Nakataâs sublime, quietly terrifying 1997 techno-horror, re-released for Halloween... read more on Time Out
- 135072
- - David Jenkins
  - Time Out
  - 08 Sep 2010 at 05:54
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- - 97
  - 4
  Just can't watch it again
  
  I did buy this DVD after watching it the first time, but in a year have only just got past taking off the cellophane. I still see the final scene every time I ... read more »
  
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- 301486
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - PeaceNick
  - Hampshire
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 18:14
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- - 0
  - 0
  Boo Boo
  
  Horror trilogy begins, amazing how the story gets more richer in the series, slow in a very cool way. Cannot wait for Blu-Ray.
  
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- 1091448
- - ax
  - 54 reviews
  - birmingham
  - 12 Feb 2012 at 10:28
- - 1
  - 4
  Watch the Hollywood remake instead - much better!
  
  Seriously - what is all the fuss with this film? Watch the remake instead - it is much much better. This is so not scary at all. The Hollywood remake however is... read more »
  
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- 1080290
- - musicmanofkent
  - 4 reviews
  - 09 Jan 2012 at 22:42
- - 2
  - 1
  The Yardstick
  
  Hands down the best horror film I've ever seen. The sense of absolute unease creeps under your skin and sticks in your memory. 15 years on, it's still ... read more »
  
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- 1078034
- - jonniewilks
  - 1 review
  - 03 Jan 2012 at 10:37
- - 3
  - 14
  Get the Re-make instead!!
  
  The Americans did it better for once when they re-made this dullish offering from Japan.
  
  The sound effects and music etc are definitely chilling but ... read more »
  
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- 1067719
- - Mattaz
  - 2 reviews
  - 27 Nov 2011 at 14:53
- - 3
  - 0
  You see the ring...
  
  The original and still best of the so called J-Horror movies, it's power comes from the sickly, creeping, tension building atmosphere that pervades the ... read more »
  
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- 1064920
- - BMidland
  - 127 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 20 Nov 2011 at 12:41
- - 0
  - 6
  Can't imagine what the fuss is about.
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Ok so it has an interesting vibe for being Japanese. Some of the scenes are quite scary looking. But the acting is wooden and the dialogue is dull. There's ... read more »
  
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- 1051362
- - a customer
  - 14 Oct 2011 at 16:04
- - 0
  - 2
  Original? Yes. Scary? No.
  
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  I'll start by saying it's a good horror film and a must see for horror fans. The plot is very original and unlike anything released prior to it - mainly... read more »
  
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- - ItsRudyInnit
  - 1 review
  - 07 Sep 2011 at 19:59
- - 2
  - 1
  This Will Scare The Hell Out Of You!!
  
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  I have to admit, I have seen Ring a thousand times, and with each viewing, it gets better and better; admittedly, the film may not be for everyone as, at times... read more »
  
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- 1029959
- - deathbychainsaw
  - 13 reviews
  - 16 Aug 2011 at 18:17
- - 1
  - 0
  Perfect story, horror as it was meant to be.
  
  After the car crash that was the American Ring and the monstrous betrayal that was the depiction of the character: Samara, this film makes refreshing viewing. ... read more »
  
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- 1007097
- - EdwardMitchell
  - 31 reviews
  - Reigate
  - 19 Jun 2011 at 19:28
- - 0
  - 14
  A Raised Eyebrow and a Quick Return!!
  
  People, these other reviews must have been written by people in love with world cinema and haters of remakes.
  
  I rented this because the reviews said ... read more »
  
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- - JamieLOVEShorrors
  - 3 reviews
  - 27 Apr 2011 at 22:26
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- - 97
  - 4
  Just can't watch it again
  
  I did buy this DVD after watching it the first time, but in a year have only just got past taking off the cellophane. I still see the final scene every time I ... read more »
  
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- 301486
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  - PeaceNick
  - Hampshire
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 18:14
- - 35
  - 2
  A truly scary movie
  
  For me this is one of the scariest movies I've ever seen, although some people that I know who've watched it don't know what all the fuss is about. ... read more »
  
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- 293512
- - trollette
  - East Sussex
  - 17 Oct 2003 at 09:37
- - 12
  - 2
  Sadako is scarier than anything you can imagine
  
  Ring is the orignal Japanese version of the story, focusing on Reiko, a Japanese reporter who gets caught up in the mysterious death of her cousin.
  
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- 2700
- - David Gray
  - Clackmannanshire, Scotland
  - 01 Mar 2004 at 14:36
- - 11
  - 0
  Simply A Brilliant Scare
  
  Saw this film for the first time and I have to say it lived up to all the hype. Easily on a par with films like Blair Witch, this movie is going to go down as ... read more »
  
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- 18693
- - imran
  - 165 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Sep 2004 at 12:24
- - 10
  - 1
  DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM
  
  Anyone who says this film is scary needs to have their heads examined. Frankly I've seen scarier episodes of Songs of Praise. I kept waiting for something... read more »
  
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- 495922
- - a customer
  - Shipley
  - 18 Nov 2007 at 00:48
- - 10
  - 3
  Oh deary me.....
  
  Never thought I would say this...can't believe it....the American remake is MILES BETTER ! Phew....
  
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- 482640
- - Richard Barlow
  - Southsea
  - 04 Oct 2007 at 21:03
- - 9
  - 1
  NOT Hollywood
  
  If you have seen the Hollywood version of this film, or are in fact looking for that film then please read on.
  
  Although I am a fan of the Hollywood ... read more »
  
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- 294432
- - Ewai
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 30 Oct 2003 at 17:13
- - 8
  - 4
  Very Dull
  
  I've had more frightening trips to the toilet. Really shows its age, very slow paced and honestly really not scary at all.
  
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- 885661
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - littleun30
  - 4 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 14:57
- - 6
  - 1
  ABSOLUTE RUBBISH !
  
  DONT BOTHER !!
  
  THIS IS RUBBISH RUBBISH RUBBISH !!
  
  MAKES NO SENSE AND IS NOT IN THE LEAST BIT SCAREY AS NOTHING HAPPENS !!
  
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- 496224
- - SAMANTHA SMITH
  - Southminster
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 09:25
- - 6
  - 2
  Whats all the fuss about ?
  
  Predictable, one paced, lacking in suspense. Felt like an 80's twilight zone / hammer horror movie.
  
  Really disappointing given previous rave ... read more »
  
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- 266629
- - a customer
  - Bathgate
  - 21 Jul 2006 at 22:28

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  Exactly one week after staying at a remote cabin, a group of Japanese teenagers all meet sudden inexplicable deaths. A cousin of one of the victims, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima), begins an investigation that leads to the discovery of a videotape containing hauntingly bizarre footage. ...