Movie · 2017
Is Rings based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Rings is based on the book Spiral by Kōji Suzuki (1995).
Spiral is part of the Ring series.
The movie was released in 2017.
The book behind Rings
Spiral
by Kōji Suzuki · first published 1995 · 375 pages · thriller, horror fiction
1995 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 Spiral
- Spiral (film, 1998)
Common questions
Is Rings based on a book?
Yes. Rings is based on the book Spiral by Kōji Suzuki (1995).
Who wrote the book Rings is based on?
Spiral was written by Kōji Suzuki and first published in 1995.
Is Spiral part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Ring series (4 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
Spiral is about 375 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Spiral 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
- The Ring (film, 2002)
- The Ring Two (film, 2005)
- Ring (film, 1998)
- Dark Water (film, 2005)
- Open Water 2: Adrift (film, 2006)
- Dark Water (film, 2002)