Flashback Friday - We Survived The Ring (So Far)!
- The Nerds
- Nov 14, 2025
- 1 min read
This week, Jimmy and James take a deep dive into one of the most influential horror films of the early 2000s: The Ring (2002), starring Naomi Watts. From its eerie atmosphere and unforgettable imagery to the way it reshaped the genre for a new generation, the guys explore why this remake became such a cultural phenomenon.
They’ll discuss:
📼 The impact of The Ring on American horror
📞 Samara’s lasting legacy as an iconic movie villain
🎬 Naomi Watts’ performance and the film’s grounded emotional core
🌧️ How Gore Verbinski turned a Japanese classic into a mainstream nightmare
Whether you first watched it in theaters, rented the VHS, or are discovering it now, join us as we revisit all the chills, lore, and cursed-tape terror that made The Ring a modern classic.
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