The Ring Virus 1999
“Even now, the curse of video continues.”
What is The Ring Virus?
Topic: Film "The Ring Virus" (1999). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 12, 1999
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- Japan, South Korea
- Studios
- AFDF, Hanmac Films, Omega Project
- Revenue
- $1,689,000
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 47 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- AFDF, Hanmac Films, Omega Project
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Topic: Film "The Ring Virus" (1999).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Ring Virus (Korean: 링; RR: Ring).
Year: 1999.
Release Date (KR): 06/12/1999.
Genre: Horror and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 50m.
Origin: South Korean horror film, joint project between Japan and Korea.
Adaptation: Adapted from the Japanese novel Ring by Koji Suzuki.
Plot: 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 - [tape ends/erased].
Characters/Creators: Park Eun-Suh is the creator of the cursed videotape.
Draft 1: The Ring Virus is a 1
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“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Ring Virus worth watching?
The Ring Virus holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Ring Virus and when was it released?
The Ring Virus is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus was directed by Kim Dong-bin.
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