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Ringu Limited Edition

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Released: 18th September 2023. Ringu Limited Edition In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological terror on unsuspecting audiences, which redefined the horror genre, launched the J-horror boom in the West and introduced a generation of moviegoers to a creepy, dark-haired girl called Sadako. The film’s success spawned a slew of remakes, reimaginations and imitators, but none could quite boast the power of Nakata’s original masterpiece, which melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology. A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko (Nanako Matsushima, When Marnie Was There), a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week – unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse… Arrow Video is proud to present Ringu, the film that started it all, restored from the original negative in glorious 4K and supplemented by a wealth of bonus materials. 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new, exclusive 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks Optional English subtitles Audio commentary by film historian David Kalat The Ringu Legacy – a series of interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy A Vicious Circle – a video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata Circumnavigating Ringu – a video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the Ringu series Spooks, Sighs and Videotape – a video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon Sadako’s video Theatrical trailers Limited edition packaging featuring two artwork options Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two artwork options Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Violet Lucca and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

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  • Details

    Released:
    18th September 2023
    Category:
    World Cinema
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Barcode:
    5027035025872
  • Description

    Ringu Limited Edition

    In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological terror on unsuspecting audiences, which redefined the horror genre, launched the J-horror boom in the West and introduced a generation of moviegoers to a creepy, dark-haired girl called Sadako. The film’s success spawned a slew of remakes, reimaginations and imitators, but none could quite boast the power of Nakata’s original masterpiece, which melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology.

    A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko (Nanako Matsushima, When Marnie Was There), a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week – unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse…

    Arrow Video is proud to present Ringu, the film that started it all, restored from the original negative in glorious 4K and supplemented by a wealth of bonus materials.

    4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
    • Brand new, exclusive 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films
    • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
    • Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks
    • Optional English subtitles
    • Audio commentary by film historian David Kalat
    • The Ringu Legacy – a series of interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy
    • A Vicious Circle – a video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata
    • Circumnavigating Ringu – a video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the Ringu series
    • Spooks, Sighs and Videotape – a video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon
    • Sadako’s video
    • Theatrical trailers
    • Limited edition packaging featuring two artwork options
    • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two artwork options
    • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Violet Lucca and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    95 minutes
    Original Language:
    Japanese
    Extras:
    Language(s): Japanese, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.85, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM 2.0 Mono, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: David Kalat (film historian), Documentaries: 'The 'Ringu' Legacy'; 'A Vicious Circle'; 'Circumnavigating 'Ringu''; 'Spooks, Sighs and Videotape', Sadako's video; Double-sided fold-out poster, Trailers
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