The author of the legendary horror film "The Ring" passed away. The age of 68.Author Koji Suzuki Dies at 68; Known for Horror Novels "Ring" and "Spiral"May 9th (Sat) 21:42Author Koji Suzuki (real name: Koji Suzuki), known for horror novels such as "Ring" and "Spiral," died on May 8th at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 68 years old.He was born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1990, he debuted with "Rakuen," which won the Japan Fantasy Novel Award for Excellence. His 1991 novel "Ring" was made into a hugely successful film, spearheading the "J-horror boom." His 1995 novel "Spiral" won the Eiji Yoshikawa Literary Newcomer Award, and his 2008 novel "Edge" won the Shirley Jackson Award in the United States.https://www.asahi.com/sp/articles/ASV594410V59UCVL01LM.html
>>220396862RIP great movie
>>220396862From now on whenever I hear about somebody dying I’m gonna say “Well, that’s what happens…” in a condescending tone. The other person can make up their own mind about what I didn’t say afterwards
>>220396881>great movieRingu was not great or even spooky/unsettling, it was a rare case where the US remake was miles better.
>>220397323>Ringu was not great or even spooky/unsettling, it was a rare case where the US remake was miles better.i prefer the understated, grounded aesthetics of the original.
>>220397323Nah. The finale of the US remake is embarrasingly bad
>>220396862I hope he's in hell, being sat on by his waifu for eternity
>>220396862good riddance. Spiral was easily one of the worst horror movies I've ever seen.
>>220397164what the fuck do you mean he had it coming?>>220397323I can't decide what I hated more the car scene or the green ambiance telling me to be spooked
