Directed by Hideo Nakata and based on Koji Suzuki’s book, Ring follows journalist Reiko Asakawa as she investigates a mysterious videotape said to kill anyone who watches it seven days later. Her search for the truth leads to a buried tragedy and the vengeful spirit Sadako Yamamura. Starring Nanako Matsushima and Hiroyuki Sanada, the film became a landmark of Japanese supernatural horror and launched the international Ring franchise.

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When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko sets out to investigate. She finds the tape, watches it and receives a phone call informing her that she'll die in a week.