Ringu 0
Discover the horrifying truth behind Ringu's viral video in this spine-tingling origin story. Thirty years prior to the events of Ringu, teenager Sadako (Yukie Nakama, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade), plagued by nightmares and a suspicion that she has inherited her mother's psychic abilities, joins a drama troupe as a form of therapy. When the leading actress dies under mysterious circumstances, Sadako takes on the role, much to the consternation of her peers, who suspect her of being responsible for the death. As a string of supernatural events unfolds around the troupe, Sadako's latent power continues to manifest itself, paving the way tor a horrifying final confrontation the repercussions of which will be felt for generations.
Drawing influence from Carrie and other tales of teenage torment, Ringu 0 reimagines the Sadako myth as the tragic story of a misunderstood young woman, and in so doing brings the trilogy that defined a generation of horror cinema full circle.
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- New Audio commentary on Ringu 0 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Spooks, Sighs and Videotape, a new video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon
- Archival behind-the-scenes featurette on Ringu 0
- Deleted scenes from Ringu 0
- Theatrical trailer for Ringu 0
- Double-bill trailer for Ringu 0 and Isola