The Ring Virus
1999, Korean. Directed by Kim Dong-bin.
Even now, the curse of video continues.
Sun-ju is a reporter who uncovers a series of inexplicable deaths that occurred simultaneously. Her investigation leads her to a resort, where she finds a videotape filled with mysterious images. After viewing it, a message appears on the screen that she has just been cursed, and that in order to save herself she must - end of tape. Somebody has erased the rest, leaving her horrified and uncertain of her next move.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kim Dong-binDirector
- Shin Eun-kyungSun-ju
- Jung Jin-youngChoi Yeol
- Bae DoonaEun-suh
- Kim Chang-wanReporter Kim
- Yun Ju-sangElder Park
- Kim Jin-manO Gyeong-pil
- Cho Min-gyeongSang-mi
- Park Shin-youngDaughter-in-law
- Kang Jin-wooYoung-min
- Kwon Nam-heeSang-mi's Mother
- Lee Sung-hoSang-mi's Father
- Kim Ye-ryeongPark Jung-sook
Details
- Released
- 12 June 1999
- Original title
- 링
- Country
- Japan, South Korea
- Written by
- Kong Su-chang, Shim Hye-weon
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The Ring Virus: quick answers
Is The Ring Virus worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Ring Virus have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like The Ring Virus?
If you liked The Ring Virus, try The Grudge, The 8th Night, Dark Harvest.
Who directed The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus (1999) was directed by Kim Dong-bin and stars Shin Eun-kyung, Jung Jin-young, Bae Doona.