RINGU (MA15+) Presented in 35mm

Ringu at Revival House Perth

Experience Hideo Nakata's bone-chilling 1998 J-horror masterpiece that redefined the ghost story for a new generation and launched a global phenomenon. When journalist Reiko Asakawa investigates the mysterious deaths of four teenagers who all died exactly seven days after watching a cursed videotape, she unwittingly watches the tape herself - and discovers she now has only one week to solve the mystery or face the same horrific fate.

Nanako Matsushima delivers a compelling performance as Reiko, a mother and reporter whose investigation becomes a desperate race against time to save not only herself but her young son who has also seen the cursed images. The film's exploration of maternal love and sacrifice adds emotional weight to the supernatural terror.

Nakata's masterful direction creates an atmosphere of creeping dread through subtle sound design, unsettling imagery, and the constant tick of time running out. The film's restrained approach to horror makes every scare genuinely terrifying, building tension through suggestion rather than graphic violence.

The mysterious videotape itself becomes a character, filled with disturbing images that burrow into the viewer's mind long after the credits roll. Sadako, the vengeful spirit at the film's heart, represents one of cinema's most iconic and terrifying antagonists without relying on gore or jump scares.

This influential horror film spawned countless imitators and remakes, but none have matched the original's perfect blend of technological anxiety and ancient supernatural dread.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Thursday, October 30th at 7:45 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: M - Horror themes and disturbing imagery

A masterpiece of psychological horror that proves the most terrifying curses come through the technology we trust - essential viewing that will make you think twice about answering any ringing phones.