Halloween Staff Pick: Ringu

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As chosen by Roxie Staff!

“The subtle dread will keep you up at night in a cold, clammy sweat.”
— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

All roads lead back to RINGU—the blockbuster Japanese horror movie that inspired a million nightmares (and ripoffs and remakes) with its phantasmic elegance. Television journalist Reiko investigates an urban legend about a cursed VHS tape that murders the viewer seven days after they watch it. As the mystery hits closer to home, Reiko joins forces with ex-husband/current-exorcist Takashi to destroy the curse. And (hopefully) survive an encounter with a ghost named Sadako. Directed by Hideo Nakata (DARK WATER), RINGU is the highest grossing Japanese horror movie in history that STILL manages to shred our nerves.

Runtime
1h 36m
Year
1998
Director
Hideo Nakata
Format
DCP
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese with English subtitles
First Showing
October 31, 2023
Categories
  • Assisted Listening