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Mood:
- AtmosphericSuspensefulScaryContemplativeGloomyMind Bending
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Plot:
- Supernatural AbilityInvestigationRace Against TimeParents and ChildrenChild in DangerHaunted By the PastChases and RacesCrimes more...
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Genres:
- HorrorMysteryThriller
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
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Audience:
- Teens
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Praise:
- Award WinnerBlockbusterCritically Acclaimed
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Style:
- Twists and TurnsSurreal
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Attitudes:
- SeriousFantastic
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Flag:
- Mild Violent Content
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The Ring, 2002
English
USA, Japan
Profile of The Ring
The Ring can be described as atmospheric, scary, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around a child in danger, a race against time, and supernatural abilities. The main genres are thriller, horror, and mystery. In terms of style, The Ring is surreal and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. It takes place in contemporary times. The Ring has received attention for being a blockbuster, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens. Note that it involves mild violent content.
Summary of The Ring
In Gore Verbinski's remake of Hideo Nakata's chilling horror film, a group of teenagers all die suddenly and inexplicably exactly one week after watching a mysterious videotape at a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest. Journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), a relative of one of the victims, begins an investigation that leads to a mountain resort where she discovers the tape, which contains footage of random and surreal images. After viewing the tape, Rachel receives a phone call stating that she, too, has seven days left to live. As the clock ticks away, Rachel enlists the help of her former boyfriend, Noah (Martin Henderson), who is the father of her startlingly serious young son, Aidan (David Dorfman). Assisted by the intuitive illustrations of Aidan and the initially reluctant research of Noah, Rachel attempts to discover the significance of the cryptic tape before her time is up.
The original RING, based on a novel by Kôji Suzuki, was a cult phenomenon in Japan, spawning a sequel, a prequel, and other spin-offs. Although Verbinski's adaptation shares much in common with its Japanese counterpart, the director distinctly alters numerous plot elements and, in grandiose Hollywood style, employs a much larger budget. The beautiful cinematography is one of the more telling enhancements, along with added screen time for other characters, including the morose Richard Morgan (Brian Cox). However, the key to this RING is Watts, who shines through the creepy atmosphere in a role that follows her success in MULHOLLAND DRIVE. This would appear to be no coincidence, since the film comes across like a David Lynch version of an X-FILES episode that presents shockingly scary moments and makes the most out of the unknown. A clear cut above most contemporary horror films, THE RING offers genuine chills and will make viewers think twice before watching any unmarked videotapes.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA, Japan |
| Release date: | 2 October 2002 |
| Runtime: | 115 min |
Cast and Crew
as Rachel Keller
as Noah Clay
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Critics Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle
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- by: C.W. Nevius
Rolling Stone
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- by: Peter Travers
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