Rie Inō
Japanese actress
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::summary Japanese actress ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Rie Inō |
| native_name | 伊野尾 理枝 |
| native_name_lang | ja |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Tokyo, Japan |
| occupation | Actress |
| notable_works | |
| :: |
| name = Rie Inō | image = | native_name = 伊野尾 理枝 | native_name_lang = ja | birth_date = | birth_place = Tokyo, Japan | occupation = Actress | notable_works = Rie Inō is a Japanese kabuki and film actress best known for her portrayal of Sadako Yamamura in the film Ring and its sequel Ring 2.
Career
Inō first became a kabuki actress with the Banyû Inryoku theater troupe in 1987. Since then, she has frequently participated in shows, sometimes choreographing and directing them. She also dubs performances into Japanese Sign Language. She was cast in the 1998 horror film Ring as the vengeful ghost Sadako Yamamura. For this role, she walked backwards in a disjointed manner. The footage was then reversed to create a creepy and unnatural sense of movement. Sadako's long hair in the film was all Inō's, and she wore no wig or hair extensions for the role. Her performance in Ring was so well-received that she returned as Sadako in Ring 2 despite having given birth a few months prior. While on set, she breastfed her baby while still in costume. She would later discuss her role as Sadako in the 2024 documentary film The J-Horror Virus.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ring | Sadako Yamamura | |
| 1999 | Ring 2 | Sadako Yamamura | |
| 2024 | The J-Horror Virus | Herself | |
| :: |
References
References
- (2024-05-03). "Guests - Inô RIE".
- Russell, Mark. "Halloween Retrospective: The Ring, Volume I".
- Eddy, Cheryl. (2024-11-13). "The J-Horror Virus Revisits a Film Movement That's Still Sparking Nightmares".
- Hayes, Joshua M.. (2023-08-25). "FrightFest 2023: The J-Horror Virus".
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