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The Ritual
2017 94 min Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Horror, Mystery
Director: David Bruckner
🎭 Based on
«The Ritual»
byAdam Nevill
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Description
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
Budget:
$1M
Worldwide:
$1.79M
Starring
Rafe Spall
Actor
Arsher Ali
Actor
Robert James-Collier
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
The Ritual is widely praised for its atmospheric tension and grotesque creature design, which effectively use the forest setting to build dread. While many find the psychological exploration of guilt compelling, opinions vary on whether the pacing and climax deliver a satisfying payoff.
| Cinematography | The striking cinematography of the dense forest effectively amplifies the sense of isolation and dread. | |
| Production | The creature features an exceptionally grotesque and well-rendered design. | |
| Acting | The cast delivers grounded and relatable performances that avoid typical horror clichés. | |
| Pacing | The slow-building suspense successfully immerses the viewer in the atmosphere, though some find the progression drags or fails to reach a peak. | |
| Ending | The climax is viewed as either an unsettlingly imaginative sequence or a logically unsatisfying conclusion. |