Why Ringu 1998 is a Relevant Horror Film in the Era of Clickbaits?

Ringu (1998) Video Essay: For my other video series (alongside Film Finds), I take an in-depth look at what I consider to be a classic film. In this episode, I take a look at the Japanese horror Ringu (later remade as The Ring in America), the story of a reporter who tries to solve the mystery of a cursed videotape. Though outdated media sits at the heart of this film, Ringu (1998) feels surprisingly relevant in an era of clickbait and shock videos. Most importantly, it calls out the media for allowing the spread of propaganda in the hope of more views.

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