Rings (2005): Cast & Plot
Rings is a 2005 short horror thriller directed by Jonathan Liebesman, starring Kelly Stables as Samara, Ryan Merriman and Josh Wise. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Jonathan Liebesman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Catchlight Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rings About?
The premise of Rings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The circle of fear expands after The Ring’s events. A subculture deliberately watches Samara Morgan’s cursed video, timing how close they can get to the seven‑day deadline before passing it on. They document everything and post their footage on a clandestine website devoted to the tape. To date, no one has ever captured a full seventh day.
Rings Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- cursed videotape
- videotape
- message from beyond the grave
- watching a videotape
- copying a videotape
- haunted videotape
- samara morgan character
- supernatural thriller
- supernatural horror
- teenager
- video
- unplugged electronic works
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- ladder
- video camera
- one word title
- race against the clock
- high school
- fear
Rings Cast & Characters
Kelly Stables leads the cast as Samara, with Ryan Merriman as Jake and Josh Wise as Timothy. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonathan Liebesman
- Kelly Stables as Samara
- Ryan Merriman as Jake
- Josh Wise as Timothy
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Vanessa
Also Starring in Rings
· 4 more- Emily VanCamp Emily
- Dusty Sorg Frantic Caller (voice)
- Justin Allen Eddie
- Andrew D'Amico Store Employee
More from Jonathan Liebesman
More films directed by Jonathan Liebesman, best-rated first: Battle: Los Angeles, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Wrath of the Titans and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Rings Plot Summary
What happens in Rings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jake Ryan Merriman Pierce becomes the focus of a growing menace that sprouted after the events of The Ring. The cursed videotape has spread far and wide, copying itself as viewers pass it along to new audiences. A loose subculture has formed around this phenomenon, with groups racing to see just how close they can come to the seven-day deadline before the horrors compel them to pass the tape to another participant. Within this chilling milieu, Jake is enlisted as the latest member of a ring, whose next recruit is Tim Josh Wise. Tim will take on the task of watching the tape when Jake reaches his limit, keeping the cycle moving and the fear alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Rings, scene by scene
Rings Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rings.
How Well Do You Know Rings?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the spectral girl who haunts viewers of the cursed videotape?
Rings Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Círculos” and “Kruhy”.
- Also known as
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- Círculos
- Kruhy
- Ringe
- Звонки
- Señales
- Kręgi
- הצלצולים
- Rings (Señales)
- リング
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Movies Like Rings
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rings, The Ring and Ring.
Rings FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rings?
Rings runs 16 minutes.
When was Rings released?
Rings was released on March 8, 2005.
Who directed Rings?
Rings was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
More films by Jonathan Liebesman Who is in the cast of Rings?
Rings stars Kelly Stables as Samara, Ryan Merriman as Jake and Josh Wise as Timothy, among 8 credited actors.
Does Rings have a post-credit scene?
No. Rings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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