Samara Morgan is a fictional character from the horror film series The Ring, which is based on the Japanese film Ringu. She is depicted as a young girl with long black hair and pale skin, known for her eerie presence and supernatural abilities. Samara is the source of a cursed videotape that causes viewers to experience terrifying visions and ultimately leads to their death seven days after watching it. In the story, Samara was adopted by a couple who struggled to care for her due to her disturbing behavior and psychic powers. After a series of tragic events, she is ultimately abandoned and left to die in a well, which becomes a central element of her haunting legacy. Her character explores themes of trauma, isolation, and the consequences of neglect.