Movie · 1999
Is Ring 2 based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ring 2 is based on the book Ring by Kōji Suzuki (1991).
Ring is part of the Ring series.
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind Ring 2
Ring
by Kōji Suzuki · first published 1991 · 330 pages · horror fiction, mystery fiction
1991 horror novel by Koji Suzuki.
Ring: books by publication date
- Ring (1991)
- Spiral (1995)
- Loop (1998)
- The Birthday (1999)
- S (2012)
- Tide (2013)
Other adaptations of Ring
- The Ring (film, 2002)
- The Ring Two (film, 2005)
- Ring (film, 1998)
Common questions
Is Ring 2 based on a book?
Yes. Ring 2 is based on the book Ring by Kōji Suzuki (1991).
Who wrote the book Ring 2 is based on?
Ring was written by Kōji Suzuki and first published in 1991.
Is Ring part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Ring series (4 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
Ring is about 330 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Ring before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Kōji Suzuki's books
- Rings (film, 2017)
- Dark Water (film, 2005)
- Open Water 2: Adrift (film, 2006)
- Dark Water (film, 2002)
- Ring 0: Birthday (film, 2000)
- Sadako 3D (film, 2013)