Horror Movies Featuring Cursed Videotapes

Description: While not exclusively about a cursed videotape, "Pulse" explores the horror of technology as ghosts use the internet to invade the world of the living, with one character receiving a cursed video that leads to her demise.

Fact: The film was remade in the U.S. in 2006, but the original Japanese version is considered far superior in terms of atmosphere and horror.

Description: This film kickstarted the cursed videotape trend in the West, where watching a mysterious tape leads to a phone call predicting your death in seven days. The eerie imagery and the relentless pursuit of Samara make it a cornerstone of modern horror.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Japanese horror film "Ringu" and was so successful it spawned several sequels and a TV series.

Description: The latest installment in the American "Ring" series, "Rings" explores a new generation dealing with the cursed tape, now spread through the internet. It attempts to refresh the franchise with modern technology.

Fact: This film was released in 3D, aiming to bring a new level of immersion to the horror experience.

Description: An anthology horror film where a group of misfits are hired to steal a rare VHS tape, leading them to discover a collection of bizarre and terrifying tapes. Each segment features its own cursed or haunted video.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on VHS tapes to give it an authentic found footage feel.

Description: The third installment in the "V/H/S" series, where the cursed tapes now go viral, leading to a series of interconnected horror stories, one of which involves a cursed video that causes reality to unravel.

Fact: This film marks the first time the series was released in theaters.

Description: A group of friends are haunted by the ghost of a girl who committed suicide after being cyberbullied, with the haunting occurring entirely through a computer screen, including a cursed video that plays a pivotal role.

Fact: The entire film takes place on a computer screen, making it a unique entry in the horror genre.

Description: Continuing the story from "The Ring," this sequel follows Rachel and her son as they try to escape the curse of Samara, only to find that the curse has followed them. The film introduces new elements to the cursed tape mythology.

Fact: Naomi Watts, who starred in the original, also returned for this sequel, but the film received mixed reviews compared to its predecessor.

Description: While not strictly about a cursed videotape, "The Den" features a woman who witnesses a murder via a video chat service, which then leads to her own horrifying experiences, tying into the theme of cursed media.

Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, adding to its realism and terror.

Description: The sequel to "V/H/S," this film continues the anthology format with new stories, one of which involves a cursed tape that leads to a horrifying encounter with a cult.

Fact: One segment, "Safe Haven," was directed by Timo Tjahjanto and Gareth Evans, known for their work in Indonesian action films.

Description: The original Japanese film that inspired "The Ring," "Ringu" tells the story of a journalist investigating a cursed videotape that kills viewers one week after they watch it. Its chilling atmosphere and the iconic image of Sadako crawling out of the TV screen have become horror icons.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Koji Suzuki, and its success led to numerous sequels and remakes worldwide.