In this prequel to Ring, a young Sadako becomes an actress in hopes of escaping her troubled past. But strange visions and terrifying powers begin to manifest...
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The prequel to the horror film Ringu, this movie provides the background story of how Sadako later became the vengeful murdering spirit. The story starts with her as a shy, somewhat withdrawn, college student who nonetheless gets involved in a drama club. The director thinks she has talent, but some of the other performers start to get jealous of the attention he gives her. Meanwhile, a reporter investigating Sadako's spiritualist mother thinks there's something very suspicious about the young woman, and arrives on campus to confront Sadako just as a series of strange deaths start sweeping through the drama club.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher
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The ring grows wider.
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Ringu zero: Bâsudei
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リング0 バースデイ
(Japan, Japanese title)
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Ring 0: Birthday
(Japan, English title)
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Ring 0: Birthday
(Japan)
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Ring 0: Birthday
(World-wide, English title)
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Budget |
$6,000,000 (estimated)
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Cumulative Worldwide Gross |
$14,847,121
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Trivia |
Yukie Nakama was cast in the role of Sadako. After Nakama's friends had seen Ringu (1998), they teased her about her resemblance to Sadako. Nakama was later contacted by her agent who mentioned they were looking for actresses for the role of Sadako and tried out for the role. She received confirmation of her role in the next two weeks.
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In one particular shot, Etsuko goes backstage for a scene in which no other person should have been present. And yet, in this scene, one can plainly see a small hand poking out from behind one of the dresses.
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Movie Connections |
Followed by
Sadako 3D (2012).
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Soundtracks |
Finale
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Quotes |
Heihachirô Ikuma:
Forgive me, Sadako. Please forgive me.
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