Ringu (The Ring) is a Japanese horror film released on January 31, 1998. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Koji Suzuki, which follows the mystery of a "cursed videotape" that kills those who watch it one week later. The film was directed by Hideo Nakata. It was a hit, earning 1 billion yen in distribution revenue, and became the catalyst for the subsequent Japanese horror boom. Cast: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yuko Takeuchi, Hitomi Satō, Yutaka Matsushige, Hiroyuki Sanada This invitation is currently unavailable.