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Rings

2005Movie16 minPG-13

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Some time after the events of The Ring, a subculture of people voluntarily watch Samara Morgan's video and wait to see how close to the seven-day deadline they can get before showing it to the next person.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Facts

March 8, 2005 · 16 min · PG-13

Released
March 8, 2005
Runtime
16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Call-Back, Creepy Catholicism, Narrating the Obvious +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Rings worth watching?"

Questions about Rings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rings worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Rings okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Rings scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Can I half-watch Rings?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

What tropes does Rings use?

Call-BackCreepy CatholicismNarrating the ObviousSequel EscalationHalfway Plot SwitchRetconInstant Web HitHallucinationsDiabolus ex MachinaThe Extremist Was RightLogo JokeHope Spotand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Call-Back, Creepy Catholicism, and Narrating the Obvious.