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Japanese audiences were terrified by 1998's "Ringu," itself an adaptation of a novel of the same name released earlier that decade. Just a few years later, the terrifying concept came stateside, becoming the phenomenon "The Ring."

The plot kicks off after journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), while investigating the inexplicable deaths of several local teenagers, falls into the same mysterious trap that took their lives. From there, she's left with no choice but to race against the clock to beat a cursed VHS tape, uncovering its dark, unsettling past.

The only film on this list to be granted a PG-13 rating over the more prevalent R, it serves as a reminder of just how horrifying "The Ring" was, without resorting to extreme gore or adult content. Though a case can be made for whether the original "Ringu" is better, artificial intelligence cites the latter as the scarier film. ChatGPT cited the film's pervasive haunting imagery, which comes in the form of both the deadly tape that plays throughout the film, as well as the appearance of its iconic villain, Samara.

Why did it choose "The Ring" over "Ringu?" When prompted, A.I. pointed to "The Ring" having a much more capable budget and overall stronger performances than its predecessor.

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