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The Ring
HorroRated verdict
- Directed by
- Gore Verbinski
- Written by
- Ehren Kruger, Kōji Suzuki, Hiroshi Takahashi
- Produced by
- Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, J.C. Spink, Mike Macari, Benita Allen, Neal Edelstein, Roy Lee, Michele Weisler, Christine Iso, Alessandra Cave
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Why it’s HorroRated
The Ring is a well-crafted atmospheric horror film that understands what makes its premise work. Naomi Watts is a strong anchor and the production design around the tape and Samara's world is creepy. It introduced J-horror conventions to a mainstream American audience and did it effectively. The seven-day structure keeps the tension consistent throughout.
Synopsis
Rachel follows the rumor to its source and confirms the tape's existence the fastest possible way. The seven-day countdown gives the film a consistent structure and the imagery on the tape is specific enough to feel like a real artifact rather than assembled horror clichés. Naomi Watts grounds the supernatural premise in procedural credibility throughout.
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Quick facts
- Release date
- October 18, 2002
- Runtime
- 1 hour 55 mins
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Content rating
- PG-13
- Entry type
- Movie
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