Movie · 2019
Is Sadako based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sadako is based on the book Tide by Kōji Suzuki (2013).
Tide is part of the Ring series.
The movie was released in 2019.
The book behind Sadako
Tide
by Kōji Suzuki · first published 2013 · 344 pages · horror fiction, mystery fiction
2013 novel by Koji Suzuki.
Ring: books by publication date
- Ring (1991)
- Spiral (1995)
- Loop (1998)
- The Birthday (1999)
- S (2012)
- Tide (2013)
Common questions
Is Sadako based on a book?
Yes. Sadako is based on the book Tide by Kōji Suzuki (2013).
Who wrote the book Sadako is based on?
Tide was written by Kōji Suzuki and first published in 2013.
Is Tide part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Ring series (5 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
Tide is about 344 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Tide 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)