SummaryReuniting after the tragic death of their best mate, four old friends from university set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. But a wrong turn leads them into the dark and mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil still exists and stalks them at every turn.
Directed By:David Bruckner
Written By:Joe Barton, Adam Nevill
The Ritual
Metascore
Mixed or Average
57
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
57
39% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
56% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
80
Entertaining, engrossing and at times genuinely unnerving, Bruckner’s bad trip is one for horror fans to relish.
Feb 8, 2018
70
The Ritual may start on familiar footing, but trust in David Bruckner's ability to summon some nasty tension and a third act that horror fans will be talking about all year.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
59% Positive
98 Ratings
98 Ratings
34% Mixed
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
8% Negative
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
Aug 9, 2018
10
I think this was a very innovative movie as far as antagonist design and plot go, as I was **** in right until the very end. The acting was great, the backstory behind the antagonist made sense, and the overarching struggle between the main character and his past and present dilemmas were all connected well without exposing too much and giving away crucial details. This definitely helped to keep the audience guessing. Overall, I recommend this movie wholeheartedly. Ps- My girlfriend was so spooked I couldn't even get her to finish the movie, if that's any indication that it is in fact scary haha.
Jan 26, 2018
63
While thoughtfully done, the entertainment value of this sombre scare fiesta isn’t high. It’s about life’s paths taken and the rituals (and fears) we submit to.
Jan 26, 2018
60
If it lacks the originality and sheer muscle of the best horror fare, this does offer an astute take on fragile thirtysomething machismo, and Spall treads a convincingly anguished path towards potential redemption.
Jan 26, 2018
60
Spall is good casting in the lead: miserable, hangdog, humorous and scared, like a handsomer version of Josh Widdicombe. James-Collier is a fierce screen presence: some film-maker needs to find something more for him to do.
Feb 8, 2018
50
The characters wander in baffling circles, but the story soldiers dutifully from beat to beat, scare to scare. It has this going for it — when it comes to offing its characters, The Ritual proves more pitiless than you might expect for a film that has this tony a look.
Jul 10, 2018
25
A British eOne/Netflix production, packs a bunch of boy-bonding lads off into the wilds of Sweden. No “found footage,” but it’s “The Borgholm Witch Project” in the Swedish “Cabin in the Woods,” “Wicker Man,” the works.
Feb 10, 2018
10
Just had to write a review for this film as I really couldn’t fault it. One of the best horror-thrillers I’ve seen in a LONG time. Some might say the beginning or premise is clichéd but the story has quite a few genre twists that will keep you guessing. Great acting, suspense, adventure, intrigue and chills. At times it very much reminded me **** del Toro film! Netflix scored well acquiring this one. Watch it.
Aug 1, 2025
6
O grande problema é que já tem trocentos filmes iguais, e que nunca chegam perto do clássico. Tudo que já não tenhamos visto. Aqui o filme a todo instante nos instiga por se tratar de um acntecimento supostamente real, claro que há alguns exageros, mas ainda assim funciona pra quem não for minimamente cético. As freiras coadjuvantes foram muito mal aproveitadas, ao menos é direto ao ponto e entrega justamente o que queremos ver (até demais). O som desse filme fez toda a diferença, e não sei se isso é um elogio ou uma carência visual do longa.
Aug 12, 2024
6
I appreciate how much time was taken to establish the close bond between the friends. The seamless transitions to the main character's flashbacks were jarring. Yet, there wasn't enough dread to fully carry the thing along, and the monster reveal was ultimately disappointing.
Jun 11, 2023
3
The movie started well and slowly became pointless and boring, there is hardly anything horrifying and i feel like i have watched this movie a thousand times, in short, there was nothing new here except the writers love to put swearing in every sentence. the ending was even worst than i thought, really they should have thought of something new and creative but it ended up being very pointless i do not recommend this movie its a waste of time
Jul 13, 2020
3
They should've stayed at home drinking tea.
You can see the effort they spent with the CGI for a budget movie. If only they had remembered that the plot is part of the movie too. So boring, so goofy, so poor...
Production Company:
- Entertainment One
- Imaginarium Productions
Release Date:Feb 9, 2018
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Fright Meter Awards
• 3 Nominations
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
British Independent Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
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