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The Ring Virus
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The Ring Virus

1999-06-12 · 110 min · ★ 5.1

Horror · Thriller

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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Directors
Kim Dong-bin
Production companies
AFDF, Hanmac Films, Omega Project
Countries
Japan, South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,689,000

Top Cast

Shin Eun-kyungShin Eun-kyungSun-ju
Jung Jin-youngJung Jin-youngChoi Yeol
Bae DoonaBae DoonaEun-suh
Kim Chang-wanKim Chang-wanReporter Kim
Yun Ju-sangYun Ju-sangElder Park
Kwon Nam-heeKwon Nam-heeSang-mi's Mother
Lee Hyeong-sooElvis Jang
Kim Kkot-jiHye-jin
Yoo Yeon-sooYoo Yeon-sooDr. Oh
Park Chan-imKyung-ah

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