The Ring (Ringu)

"The Ring" (Ringu) centers on a mysterious cursed videotape that, once watched, triggers a deadly phone call telling the viewer they will die in seven days. The story follows journalist Reiko as she investigates the tape’s origins, uncovering a vengeful spirit named Sadako. The curse is transmitted through the tape, linking viewers’ fates. The film explores themes of technology’s potential dangers, unresolved trauma, and the inevitability of death. Ultimately, it highlights how past curses and secrets can propagate harm across generations, emphasizing the importance of confronting and understanding unresolved pain.