Ringu
IMDb7.287k votes
RT98%critics
RT81%audience
豆瓣7.6144k votes
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Streaming on Shudder (US, subject to change)
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The vibe
The cursed videotape, the seven-day deadline, the well. Nakata's original is quieter and stranger than its American remake — a procedural mystery that ends in one of horror's most imitated and never-bettered scares. J-horror's global wave starts here.
Before you press play
- How scary is Ringu?
- On our intensity scale, Ringu rates 4/5 for scares and 5/5 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares. The dread keeps climbing even between the big moments.
- How gory is Ringu?
- Ringu rates 1/5 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- Where can I stream Ringu?
- As of our last update, Ringu is streaming on Shudder in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
