Sadako to Release a New Photobook

To promote the upcoming release of the 3D spin-off of The Ring franchise, “Sadako 3D” this Halloween, a behind-the-scenes video of her new photobook began streaming. The film is scheduled to be released throughout Asia.

The latest incarnation of Sadako is played by young actress Ai Hashimoto. The photobook will be included in the Blu-Ray and DVD release of “Sadako 3D” this October 31st.


In “Sadako 3D,” mysterious deaths have been rampant as a result of watching a live broadcast of a suicide uploaded on a video sharing site. The distribution of the video clip later leads to the resurrection of the quasi-oceanic demigod Sadako.

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Sadako 3D to Receive 4D Treatment

Aside from getting a 3D screening, the latest addition to the "The Ring" horror franchise, "Sadako 3D" will also receive a 4D release! Wait, what does 4D mean?

To give you an idea, in the movie "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D" allows viewers to smell specific smells wafting through the theater or vibrations at certain points during the movie and Sadako 4D will take it to a whole new level.

In keeping with the suspense/horror theme, moviegoers will have their legs grabbed, large clouds of white smoke will be pumped into the theater, and seats will even be fitted with velcro to bind people’s arms. Also, the theater will suddenly be invaded by a horde of real-life Sadakos who will come out of a large well.

Sadako 4D screenings will begin at Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku on June 7th.

Source: Nippon Cinema