The Ring: A Haunting Horror Classic

Stars of the Suspenseful Thriller

The American version of "The Ring" stars Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts ("Mulholland Drive"), Martin Henderson ("Everest"), David Dorfman ("The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"), Brian Cox ("X2: X-Men United"), and Richard Lineback ("The Bourne Supremacy"). Directed by Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"), the film follows Rachel Keller, a journalist who investigates the mysterious death of her niece and discovers a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it within seven days.

Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success

"The Ring" received critical acclaim for its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and creepy imagery. It also became a box office success, grossing over $249 million worldwide against a production budget of $48 million. The film was followed by two sequels, "The Ring Two" (2005) and "Rings" (2017), as well as a Japanese original "Ringu" (1998) and its sequel "Ringu 2" (1999).