Ringu 0 is a Japanese horror film directed by Norio Tsuruta and is a prequel to the 1998 movie Ringu. The story is set thirty years before the events of Ringu and focuses on the life of Sadako Yamamura, the female protagonist of the series and the origin of her powers as a vengeful ghost.
The film begins with Sadako, who is born with psychic powers but is ostracized by her peers and family for being strange. She is raised in a travelling theatrical troupe by her mother who also possesses psychic abilities. As she grows up, Sadako begins to explore her abilities and discovers that she has the power to bring death to people using her mind.
Sadako's mother dies mysteriously, and she flees to Tokyo to search for her father, who is a famous psychic researcher. She hopes that he can help her control her powers, but he rejects her and tells her to stay away from him. Sadako then joins a theatre group where she uses her psychic abilities to perform mind-reading tricks and becomes famous. However, her powers attract the attention of a group of scientists who want to study her for their experiments.
As the story progresses, Sadako's powers become stronger, and her desire for revenge against those who mistreated her intensifies. She is consumed by her rage and transforms into a deadly, vengeful spirit. The film ends with Sadako being thrown into a well by a mysterious woman, setting the stage for the events of the original Ringu movie.
In conclusion, Ringu 0 is a gripping and terrifying prequel that delves into Sadako's tragic backstory and the events that led to her transformation into a deadly spirit. The film provides an intriguing insight into the Ringu universe and is a must-watch for fans of the horror genre.
