The Ring Virus (1999): Cast & Plot
The Ring Virus is a 1999 horror thriller directed by Kim Dong-bin, starring Shin Eun-kyung as Sun-ju, Jung Jin-young and Kim Chang-wan. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Kim Dong-bin
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- AFDF
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ring Virus About?
The premise of The Ring Virus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The curse of the video still haunts people. Reporter Sun‑ju investigates a string of simultaneous, inexplicable deaths and is drawn to a remote resort. There she discovers a strange videotape; after watching, the screen warns that she is now cursed and must act to break it. The tape cuts off, leaving her terrified and unsure of her next move.
The Ring Virus Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- curse
- cursed videotape
- haunted videotape
- mysterious videotape
- reporter
- tsunami
- morgue
- phone call from beyond the grave
- telephone terror
- telephone call
- watching a videotape
- mystery from beyond the grave
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- copying a videotape
- message from beyond the grave
- korean remake
- south korean remake
- rape
- female nudity
- video
- psychic
- urban legend
- horror movie remake
- hermaphrodite
- rumor
- remake of japanese film
- fright
- television
- well
- remake
- fear
- video recorder
- video cassette
- based on novel
- surprise ending
The Ring Virus Cast & Characters
Shin Eun-kyung leads the cast as Sun-ju, with Jung Jin-young as Choi Yeol and Kim Chang-wan as Reporter Kim. Directed by Kim Dong-bin; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Dong-bin
- Shin Eun-kyung as Sun-ju
- Jung Jin-young as Choi Yeol
- Kim Chang-wan as Reporter Kim
- Yoon Joo-Sang as Elder Park
Also Starring in The Ring Virus
· 5 more- Bae Doona Eun-suh
- Yoo Yeon-soo Dr. Oh
- Kwon Nam-hee Sang-mi's Mother
- Kim Kkot-ji Hye-jin
- Lee Hyeong-soo Elvis Jang
More from Kim Dong-bin
One more film directed by Kim Dong-bin: Two Moons.
The Ring Virus Plot Summary
What happens in The Ring Virus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sun-Joo, Shin Eun-kyung, a determined journalist and aunt to Sang-Mi, discovers that Sang-Mi and three friends all died on the same night after spending the night at a hotel resort. Her careful digging reveals a web of connections that ties the four teens to a single night away from home, setting off a tense investigation into what really happened and what secret the resort might be hiding.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ring Virus, scene by scene
The Ring Virus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ring Virus.
How Well Do You Know The Ring Virus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sun-Joo's occupation in the film?
The Ring Virus Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “링” and “午夜冤灵”.
- Also known as
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- 링
- 午夜冤灵
- Звонок: Вирус
- 午夜冤靈
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The Ring Virus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ring Virus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Ring Virus released?
The Ring Virus was released on June 12, 1999.
Who directed The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus was directed by Kim Dong-bin.
More films by Kim Dong-bin Who is in the cast of The Ring Virus?
The Ring Virus stars Shin Eun-kyung as Sun-ju, Jung Jin-young as Choi Yeol and Kim Chang-wan as Reporter Kim, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Ring Virus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ring Virus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Ring Virus in?
The original language of The Ring Virus is Korean.
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