Audiences were first introduced to Sadako (Samara in the remakes) and the cursed video tape 20 years ago. A film that terrified the world and sparked a western love-affair with “J-Horror”.
Ring, initially released to worldwide acclaim, sparking a global genre renaissance and a western love-affair with “J-Horror” that endures to this day. Sadako stands as an iconic villain alongside the likes of Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger.
To celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary the movie has been newly restored for a limited cinematic release and will be getting a UK Blu-Ray debut, Collector’s Edition AND Steelbook treatment!
Synopsis:
A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko (Nanako Matsushima, When Marnie Was There), a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week – unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse….
The Ring – Limited Collection
Extras:
-Limited edition packaging featuring original and newly commissioned artwork.
-Limited edition 60-page booklet containing new writing by Violet Lucca, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Jasper Sharp, Kieran Fisher and Kat Ellinger.
-“Spiral” – George Iida’s 1998 sequel to “Ring”.
-New audio commentary by film historian David Kalat.
-New audio commentary on “Ring 0” by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.
-“Ring Legacy” – interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories and the enduring legacy of “Ring”.
-“A Vicious Circle” – video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata.
-“Circumnavigating Ring” – video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the film series.
-“Spooks, Sighs and Videotape” – video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon.
-“The Psychology of Fear” – newly edited archival interview with author Koji Suzuki.
-Archival Behind-the-Scenes featurette on “Ring 0”.
-“Ring 0” deleted scenes.
-Sadako’s Video.
-Theatrical trailers.
The Ring – Steelbook
Extras:
-New audio commentary by film historian David Kalat.
-“Ring Legacy” – interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories and the enduring legacy of the Ring series.
-“A Vicious Circle” – video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata.
-Sadako’s Video.
-Theatrical trailers.
-Limited Edition SteelBook packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin (SteelBook-only).
-Booklet containing new writing by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (SteelBook-only).
It will then release on Digital, DVD, Blu-ray, Limited Edition Steelbook, and Limited Edition
Collection featuring Ring, Ring 2, Ring 0 and Spiral 18th March 2019.
