Ring 2 (1999)

Other name: リング 2, Ringu 2, The Ring 2

Description:

Ring 2 delves into the aftermath of Sadako's body discovery. Police are actively investigating the shocking deaths of Ryuji and Reiko's father, strongly suspecting Reiko, who has disappeared along with her son, Yoichi. When Yoichi reappears, now mute, it becomes chillingly clear he witnessed the terrifying tape. Grieving Ryuji's death, Takano Mai launches her own investigation, seeking answers.

Her path leads to Reiko's old newspaper office, where she encounters another reporter equally obsessed with the tape's dark mystery. Their shared journey takes them to a mental hospital where Masami, still institutionalized, now exhibits unnerving psychic abilities. Dr. Heihachiro Ikuma, captivated by Masami's development, studies her with the intent of proving his theories about supernatural powers. This gripping sequel explores the deepening curse and the sinister origins of Sadako's pervasive terror.

Director: Nakata Hideo [中田秀夫]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1999

Genre:Horror; Investigation; Mystery; Novel; Revenge; Accident; Supernatural; Suspense