Is the first adaptation of the novel Ring made for television. It is however not connected to the other films of the series.
Jôji Iida, who co-wrote the teleplay for this film, would go on to write the screenplay and direct Rasen (1998), based on Kôji Suzuki's follow-up novel Spiral.
In this film, the well is square, whereas in Ringu (1998) and the subsequent films in the Ring franchise, the well is round.
Ayane Miura's first major role and nude scenes.