The Ring Virus
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“Even now, the curse of video continues.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Ring Virus - Original Trailer - 1999
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-08
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Dong-bin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Dong-bin, Kōji Suzuki
- Original Score
- Won Il
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Japan, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- AFDF, Hanmac Films, Omega Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Dong-bin
Kim Dong-bin, Kōji Suzuki
Won Il
Mauricio Dortona
Mauricio Dortona
Department Leadership Roster
Mauricio Dortona
Producer
Mauricio Dortona
Editor
Won Il
Original Music Composer
Kim Dong-bin
Director
Kim Dong-bin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ring Virus
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What is The Ring Virus about?
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.
Who directed The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus was directed by Kim Dong-bin.
Who stars in The Ring Virus?
The principal cast of The Ring Virus includes Shin Eun-kyung, Jung Jin-young, Bae Doona, Kim Chang-wan, Yun Ju-sang.
When was The Ring Virus released and how long is it?
The Ring Virus was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Ring Virus make at the box office?
The Ring Virus grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ring Virus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ring Virus was composed by Won Il.
Is The Ring Virus based on a book or true story?
The Ring Virus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōji Suzuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).