Movie · 2013
Is Sadako 3D based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sadako 3D is based on the book S by Kōji Suzuki (2012).
S is part of the Ring series.
The movie was released in 2013.
The book behind Sadako 3D
Ring: books by publication date
- Ring (1991)
- Spiral (1995)
- Loop (1998)
- The Birthday (1999)
- S (2012)
- Tide (2013)
Common questions
Is Sadako 3D based on a book?
Yes. Sadako 3D is based on the book S by Kōji Suzuki (2012).
Who wrote the book Sadako 3D is based on?
S was written by Kōji Suzuki and first published in 2012.
Is S part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Ring series (4 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read S 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)
- Rings (film, 2017)
- Dark Water (film, 2005)
- Open Water 2: Adrift (film, 2006)