Movie · 1998
Is Ring based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ring is based on the book Ring by Kōji Suzuki (1991).
Ring is part of the Ring series.
The movie was released in 1998.
The book behind Ring
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 2 (film, 1999)
Common questions
Is Ring based on a book?
Yes. Ring is based on the book Ring by Kōji Suzuki (1991).
Who wrote the book Ring 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)