Ring (1998)

A screening of Hideo Nakata's 1998 J-horror classic Ring, presented by Deeper Into Movies at The Haggerston.

Deeper Into Movies presents a screening of Hideo Nakata's 1998 horror landmark Ring, the film credited with launching the J-horror boom in the West. The story follows journalist Reiko (Nanako Matsushima) investigating the deaths of teenage friends linked to a cursed videotape that kills viewers within a week unless they pass the curse on. The film blends traditional Japanese folklore with anxieties about technology and introduced audiences to the iconic figure of Sadako. The screening is an 18+ event.