The Other Lord of the Rings: Ringu (Japan, 1998) & The Ring (USA, 2002)

Published: July 1, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

Even if you haven't seen the cursed tape, you know its inescapable story. If you have seen it, then you've got a fun week ahead. Get nostalgic with us this week as we explore the thrills, chills and legacy of an iconic J-horror and its fun American remake.

Ringu: Motion Picture Terror Scale: 3 (Marcus & Melissa) / 2 (Grady). Quality: 5 / 5 / 4 Enjoyment: 5 / 5 / 5

The Ring: MPTS: 3 / 3 / 2. Quality: 4 / 4 / 4 Enjoyment: 5 / 5 / 4

Articles mentioned in this episode:

"Bringing Out the Horror of What He Knows Best," by Randy Kennedy in The New York Times

"The Ring: Why The American Remake Cut 50 Percent Of The Original Story," by Maisy Flowers in Screen Rant

"13 Things You Never Knew About 'The Ring'," by Gary Susman in MovieFone