Rings Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Girl watches a cursed movie to save her boyfriend, accidentally becomes the new host for a vengeful ghost and sends the video to everyone on social media which is basically like forwarding a chain letter except with more water and death.

🍿 Rings: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Cursed Video Resurfaces

The film opens with a chilling scene on an airplane where a passenger reveals he has watched the cursed video tape and is nearing his seventh day. As the plane experiences turbulence, it becomes clear that Samara’s curse has evolved, now able to affect those around the victim. The plane crashes, setting the stage for the re-emergence of the cursed video in the digital age.

A Deadly Experiment

Years later, college professor Gabriel Brown discovers the tape and initiates an experiment, involving his students watching and passing the curse. Julia, worried about her boyfriend Holt, who has become involved in this experiment, investigates. She uncovers a group known as the Sevens, dedicated to understanding the curse and its effects.

Julia’s Sacrifice and Discovery

To save Holt, Julia watches the video herself, receiving the infamous ‘Seven days’ call. However, she soon discovers that her video is different, containing additional footage. Driven by the desire to break the curse, Julia and Holt delve deeper into Samara’s past, seeking answers in her origins.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Julia (Matilda Lutz): A determined young woman who watches the cursed video to save her boyfriend, inadvertently becoming a vessel for Samara’s rebirth.
• Holt (Alex Roe): Julia’s boyfriend who initially researches the cursed video and draws Julia into the terrifying mystery.
• Samara (Bonnie Morgan): The vengeful spirit trapped within a cursed video, seeking to extend her deadly curse.
• Gabriel (Johnny Galecki): A college professor whose experiment with the cursed video unleashes a new wave of terror.
• Burke (Vincent D’Onofrio): A blind former priest haunted by his connection to Samara’s origins, guarding the secrets of her past.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Samara: “Seven days.” – The iconic phrase whispered on the phone after someone watches the cursed video.
• Holt: “I keep… thinking about this story. There’s this video that… kills you.” – Holt describes the urban legend of the cursed video.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $25,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $27,793,018
• Worldwide Gross: $83,080,890

💥 Rings Reviews

Personal Review

I was really hoping this movie would recapture the creepy atmosphere of the first ‘Ring’ movie, but it just didn’t. The plot felt convoluted, and the scares were mostly cheap jump scares. I appreciate that they tried to update the story for the digital age, but it just didn’t land for me. The ending left me feeling more confused than scared.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the original ‘Ring’ movies”
  • “Viewers interested in supernatural horror and mystery”
  • “Those who enjoy a modern take on classic horror themes”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Intense horror sequences and jump scares”
  • “Disturbing images and themes”
  • “Some violence and gore”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “Rings offers some fresh ideas to the franchise, and its not only about Samara spreading the tape to kill more people. Its brings Samara into the present digital age pretty nicely. There’s also new clips within the tape, more digging into Samara’s backstory, and a new motivation for Samara to spread her curse. It is not very good as a horror movie but interesting tale anyway.
• IMDb: “Rings feels less like an out and out horror film and more like an occasionally creepy mystery drama, and isn’t helped by the fact that the mystery aspects of the film aren’t engaging. Rings exists because it is a recognizable and familiar franchise that studios can churn out another entry on the cheap and hopefully make a few bucks on. The most horrifying thing about Rings.
• IMDb: “If the 2nd one went in a bad way this one is considered an insult to the sequel. I felt that who wrote the screenplay is lost he was spining and confused. It had some mystery scenes but with gaps in the end. Maybe its suspenseful in the end, but the Functionalization is shitty.

Audience Reactions

Some found the story interesting, especially the extended backstory of Samara’s origins.: Many agree that the movie is not scary, relying heavily on jump scares rather than genuine suspense.

The film has a modern take on the cursed video tape.: Most feel there is a good amount of mystery and the investigation by the characters were fun to watch.

Overall Consensus: Overall, ‘Rings’ is considered a disappointing sequel that fails to deliver the scares and suspense of the original, though some appreciate the attempts to update the story and explore Samara’s origins.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “It took about 6 and a half hours to complete Samara’s makeup, and her costume featured a water rig under the dress that allowed the character to constantly drip water.”
• “The digital HD and Blu-ray releases include behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast & crew, deleted/extended scenes, and an alternative ending.”

🖥️ How to Watch Rings?

Rings is available for streaming on platforms like Paramount+, and Fubo. You can rent or buy the movie on demand via Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Physical copies (DVD/Blu-ray) can be purchased from major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Rings, you might like these similar films:

• The Ring (2002): Direct remake of the original Japanese horror film that established the Samara/Sadako legend in American cinema.
• The Grudge (2004): Another American remake of a Japanese horror film featuring a vengeful spirit and a curse.
• Sadako vs. Kayako (2016): A Japanese crossover film that pits Sadako (the Ring’s vengeful spirit) against Kayako (the Grudge’s vengeful spirit).

🛒 Rings Related Products

• The Ring – 2-Movie Collection (The Ring / The Ring Two) [Blu-ray]: Own the original two films in high definition. A must-have for any ‘Ring’ fan, offering a chance to revisit the classic scares and mysteries.
• Adult Samara Costume: Dress up as Samara Morgan for Halloween.
• The Ring Novel: Get the original book by Koji Suzuki that inspired the entire franchise, a must for the real horror movie buffs.

🎧 Soundtrack

Rings features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Kiss This” – performed by The Struts

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Rings (2017) – TV Store Prank

Ever wondered how people would react if Samara crawled out of a TV in real life? This prank video is hilarious and a little terrifying – you HAVE to see their reactions!

Girl From “The Ring” Horror Movie On Your TV | AWESOME DIY

Feeling crafty? This video shows you how to make your own ‘The Ring’ diorama inside an old TV! It’s seriously cool and a perfect way to pay tribute to this horror classic.

Exploring The Horror of THE RING

Want to understand why ‘The Ring’ is so scary? This video breaks down the film’s horror elements and explores its deeper themes. It’s a really interesting watch!

The Ring Cosplay Spotted at Comic Convention || ViralHog

Cosplay is all the rage now! Here’s a funny video of The Ring’s Samara being impersonated in a Cosplay event!

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