: Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature design, and the exploration of male guilt and trauma.
: Highly recommended for fans of "creature features" and atmospheric survival horror. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book) El Ritual
: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter and Empire describe it as a "rote" and "tired" retread of The Exorcist . The use of "shaky cam" and extreme close-ups was widely panned for being nauseating and distracting . : Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature
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. The use of "shaky cam" and extreme close-ups
: Most helpful reviews suggest skipping this one, as it fails to add anything new to the possession sub-genre. The Ritual (2017 Movie)
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)