Samara Morgan (The Ring)
Basic Information
Full Name: Samara Morgan (born Samara Osorio)
Aliases/Nicknames: The Ring Girl
Age: Deceased (age at death not specified)
Gender: Female
Occupation: Vengeful spirit
Affiliation: None
Appearance
Height: Not specified
Build: Slim
Eye Color: Brown (when alive)
Hair Color: Brown (when alive), turns black when a spirit
Distinguishing Features: Long, dark hair covering her face, pale skin
Background
Place of Origin: Unknown
Family: Evelyn Osorio (biological mother), Anna Morgan (adoptive mother)
Education: Not applicable
History: Born with supernatural abilities, died after being thrown into a well by her
adoptive mother
Personality
Traits: Malevolent, vengeful
Likes: Not applicable
Dislikes: Betrayal, being trapped
Strengths: Supernatural powers, inducing fear
Weaknesses: Her spirit is bound to the cursed videotape
Abilities
Skills: Cursing a videotape to cause death in seven days
Powers (if applicable): Nensha (psychic photography), telepathy, haunting
Equipment/Tools: Cursed videotape
Relationships
Allies: None
Enemies: Her victims, those who oppose her curse
Romantic Interests: None
Mentors: None
Proteges: None
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Creation of the cursed videotape, her death and subsequent
hauntings
Character Development: Transformation from a troubled child to a malevolent
spirit
Challenges/Conflicts: Seeking revenge against humanity for her suffering and
death
Quotes
Catchphrases: None
Notable Dialogue: “Seven days.”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Samara’s character helped popularize the “string-haired ghost
girl” horror trope in Western cinema
Influences: Based on Sadako Yamamura from the original Japanese Ringu
franchise
Cultural Impact: Became an iconic figure in horror, influencing the portrayal of
ghostly figures in media
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Samara Morgan, due to her supernatural abilities.
Vs Robin Hood: Samara Morgan, for her ability to curse and haunt her victims.
Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800 Terminator, as it lacks the fear Samara exploits and
has advanced technology.
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, because of his enhanced abilities and
futuristic equipment.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as her divine origin and strength could
potentially overcome Samara’s hauntings.
References
First Appearance: The Ring (2002)
Creators: Based on the character created by Koji Suzuki
Portrayed by: Daveigh Chase, Kelly Stables, Bonnie Morgan