Taking the often laughable threats of viral emails and memes to a truly terrifying conclusion, this movie involves a haunted video tape which threatens to kill anyone who does not show the tape to someone else within seven days of watching it.
Unsurprisingly, fear soon spreads, and the terror only increases as the movie goes on.
The film is also responsible for one of the most terrifying scenes ever captured on film when the figure of a young girl who was imprisoned in a well climbs out of the television screen.
The short film that promises to bring death to all who see it was broadcast on US television before the movie’s release in an effort to generate interest in the film before its official release date.
The strategy worked, and millions of excited movie fans flocked to theatres to be terrified by the film. The film was the first of a series of Japanese horror films that were remade for English-speaking audiences.
Although much of the fear is psychological in this creepy horror movie, there are a few gory scenes. Prepare to be scared if you decide to watch this one!