Caught up in a wishing well
Behavior Interactive has teased the next legendary crossover event headed toDead by Daylight— as seen ina brand new trailer, March 2022 will see the asymmetrical horror title venture into the terrifying world of Kōji Suzuki’sRing.
Ringbegan life in the form of a ghostly horror novel, first published in 1991, before finding global fame in the form of Hideo Nakata’s horrifying 1998 film adaptation, which received a western remake in the form ofThe Ringin 2002. The source story is that of a murdered girl, Sadako Yamamura, whose thirst for justice and vengeance leads to a trail of bodies seemingly “frightened to death.” The 1998 film blew many minds with its slow-burn tension and pioneering blending of cosmic horror and modern technology, resulting in an indelible climax that burns itself into the mind of the viewer.
Ringwould be followed by various sequels and pretenders of decreasing quality as Japan went “Tech Horror” mad. It can also be argued thatRingbegan America’s love affair with remaking Asian cinema, as titles such asThe Grudge, Pulse, Dark Water, Don’t Look Up,andOne Missed Callall followed within scant years.Ring‘s Sadako would eventually face off againstThe Grudge‘s own vengeful spirit, Kayako, in the somewhat tongue-in-cheek 2016 releaseSadako vs. Kayako. Today, the iconography ofRingis etched in horror history, making the soggy ghost a perfect choice forDbD‘s rogues’ gallery.
