Original Japanese horror film 'Ring' directed by Hideo Nakata is released, becoming a significant influence on horror cinema worldwide.
The American remake of 'Ring', titled 'The Ring', directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Naomi Watts, is released, popularizing the story in Western audiences.
Samara Morgan is born to Anna Morgan.
Samara exhibits strange behavior and supernatural abilities, leading to her adoption by the Morgans.
Samara is killed by adoptive mother Anna Morgan by drowning in a well as punishment for her disturbing behavior and abilities.
Samara creates a mysterious cursed videotape containing disturbing images and symbols.
Rachel Keller receives the cursed videotape from her nephew Aidan after his friend's death.
Rachel views the cursed videotape and begins to experience supernatural events.
Rachel conducts an investigation into Samara Morgan's history and the origins of the tape.
Supernatural forces attack Aidan, Rachel's son, increasing the urgency to solve the mystery.
Rachel descends into the well where Samara was drowned and discovers her remains.
Rachel places Samara's remains and a recording of her in the well to appease her spirit, temporarily breaking the curse.
Rachel relocates with Aidan to escape the curse's lingering effects.
