Container of (work): Ringu (Motion picture) Container of (work): Rasen (Motion picutre) Container of (work): Ringu 2 (Motion picture) Container of (work): Ringu zero: Bāsudei (Motion picture)
Notes:
Ringu: Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Ōtaka, Miki Nakatani, Yūko Takeuchi, Hitomi Satō, Daisuke Ban, Rie Inō, Masako, Yōichi Numata, Yutaka Matsushige, Katsumi Muramatsu. Ringu2: Miki Nakatani, Rikiya Otaka, Nanako Matsushima, Yōichi Numata, Rie Inō, Mebuki Tsuchida, Kyoko Fukada, Hitomi Satō, Yūrei Yanagi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Fumiyo Kohinata, Kenjirō Ishimaru, Masako. Ringu0: Yukie Nakama, Seiichi Tanabe, Kumiko Aso, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Ryushi Mizukami, Kaoru Okunuki, Yasuji Kimura, Daisuke Ban, Masako, Mahito Ōba, Kazue Tsunogae, Atsuko Takahata, Yoshiko Tanaka. 'Ringu' based on the novel by Koji Suzuki. 'Ringu2' based on the novel by Koji Suzuki. 'Ringu0' based on the novel 'Lemon heart' by Koji Suzuki. Wide screen (1.85:1). Special edition features: 4K restoration of Ringu from the original camera negative, approved by director of photography Junichiro Hayashi; high definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations; Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks; optional English subtitles; Bonus feature: Spiral, George Iida's 1998 sequel to Ringu; audio commentary on Ringu by film historian David Kalat; audio commentary on Ringu0 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas; The Ringu Legacy, a series of interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy; A Vicious Circle, a video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata; Circumnavigating Ringu, a video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the Ringu series; Spooks, sighs and videotape, a video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon; The Psychology of Fear, an archival interview with author Koji Suzuki; Archival behind-the-scenes featurette on Ringu0; Ringu0 deleted scenes; Sadako's video; multiple theatrical trailers for the Ringu series.
Summary:
Ringu: A reporter and her ex-husband investigate a cursed video tape that is rumored to kill the viewer seven days after watching it. Ringu2: Reiko takes Yoichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads. Ringu0: In this prequel to Ring, a young Sadako becomes an actress in hopes of escaping her troubled past. But strange visions and terrifying powers begin to manifest.
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