Ringu Collection

Ringu (1998)

A bizarre videotape that promises all who watch it will die within seven days comes into the possession of a TV journalist. After viewing the video, the reporter and her ex-husband seek to uncover its sinister secret--linked to a late psychic on the tape--before she becomes the next victim. Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Otaka Rikiya star in the original Japanese chiller that inspired 2002's hit "The Ring." 96 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

The Spiral (Rasen) (1998)

The "forgotten sequel" to 1998’s smash hit horror, this Jôji Iida-directed film was produced at the same time as "Ringu" and used many of the same cast and crew, but didn’t make nearly the splash as its predecessor. Based on the second novel in the series by author Kôji Suzuki, the horror follows the terrifying events that arise after a pathologist stumbles upon the "ringu" curse. With Kôichi Satô, Miki Nakatani. In Japanese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

Ringu 2 (1999)

Fearing that her son might be under the influence of the evil spirit Sadako, reporter Reiko takes him into hiding. As her dead husband's mistress and the police frantically attempt to track them down, the devastating Ring virus begins sweeping across the country--leaving terror and death in its path. Can the horrifying force be stopped before it's too late? Complex and thought-provoking sequel stars Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Sato, Kyôko Fukada. 96 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

Ringu 0 (2000)

The eerie terror that is "Ringu" lives on this prequel, which follows young Sadako's attempt to escape her troubled past and become an actress, only to become overwhelmed by strange visions and dark powers. Yukie Nakama, Seiichi Tanabe, Yoshiko Tanaka star. 99 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR