: A must-read for the first half alone, though some readers prefer the film's altered ending. Community Perspectives
: Most helpful reviews suggest skipping this one, as it fails to add anything new to the possession sub-genre. The Ritual (2017 Movie)
: Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature design, and the exploration of male guilt and trauma. El Ritual
Which version of were you looking for—the Pacino exorcism film , the Netflix hiking horror , or the original novel ?
Directed by David Bruckner and available on , this folk-horror film follows four friends on a hiking trip in Sweden. It is generally well-regarded as one of the best horror films of the 2010s. : A must-read for the first half alone,
“The whole movie is filmed handheld and mainly in closeup. That decision literally makes The Ritual tough to watch at times... nearly ruining an otherwise well put together experience.” Facebook · JoBlo.com · 10 months ago
The novel on which the 2017 film is based is famously known as a "book of two halves." Which version of were you looking for—the Pacino
Depending on whether you are referring to the starring Al Pacino, the 2017 Netflix original , or the novel by Adam Nevill , reviews vary significantly from "worst of the year" to "modern horror classic." The Ritual (2025 Movie)