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details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 94 mins.
Release date - 11-10-2017
Release year - 2017
Genres - Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Overall ratings and scores for The Ritual:
Happiness Score - 6.214/10, World Popularity Score - 30.099/100, IMDB Score - 6.3, Metascore - 57, Internet Movie Database - 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 74%, Metacritic - 57/100, .
The Ritual movie has Total Global Votes - 2495, Total IMD Votes - 102,871
The Ritual Movie Introduction: Movie The Ritual, release year 2017 is written by Joe Barton, Adam Nevill and directed by David Bruckner. The leading star-cast in this movie are Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
The Ritual | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
THE RITUAL (2017) Official UK Trailer HD, David Bruckner
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a forest in Sweden, Northern Europe, but encounter a menacing presence there stalking them.
Movie story-line: A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
Movie synopsis: A group of friends reunite after a long time to plan a vacation. They finally decide to go on a hiking trip in Sweden (North-West Europe). When one of them is injured, they have no choice but to cut through the forest in order to arrive at the lodge a couple of hours sooner. During a raging rainstorm, they spent the night in a spooky, abandoned house. What awaits them are things they never expect out of this supposedly bonding trip.
Highlights - The Ritual (2017)
Total budget - $1,000,000.00
Total revenue - $1,786,396.00
Produced by -
Produced in - CanadaUnited Kingdom
Available languages - English (English), Swedish (svenska),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 4 wins & 5 nominations
Certificate(s) - NO : 15 AU : MA15+ ES : 16 MX : B15 IE : 16 FR : 16 BR : 14 IT : VM14 AR : 16 GB : 15 PE : R US : 15 TH : 16
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of The Ritual (2017)
Lead Actors - Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier
Writer(s) - Joe Barton, Adam Nevill
Director(s) - David Bruckner
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about The Ritual (2017)
What is the release date of The Ritual (2017)?
Release date of The Ritual (2017) is 11-10-2017.
What is the total runtime of The Ritual (2017) in minutes?
Total runtime of The Ritual (2017) in minutes is 94 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce The Ritual (2017) movie?
The budget consumed to produce The Ritual (2017) movie is around $1,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie The Ritual (2017)?
Expected revenue from movie movie The Ritual (2017) is around $1,786,396.00.
What is the pupularity of The Ritual (2017)?
Worldwide pupularity of The Ritual (2017) movie is 30.099%.
What is the name of the production company of film The Ritual (2017)?
Production company of film The Ritual (2017) is/are .
Which country the film The Ritual (2017) is produced in?
Film production country for the film The Ritual (2017) is Canada, United Kingdom, .
Which language the film The Ritual (2017) is produced in?
Film The Ritual (2017) is produced in English (English), Swedish (svenska), language(s).
Which Genre the film The Ritual (2017) belongs to?
Movie The Ritual (2017) is categorized under Horror, Mystery, Thriller genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film The Ritual (2017)?
Lead actors of the film The Ritual (2017) are Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier.
Who is the writer of the film The Ritual (2017)?
The writer(s) of the film The Ritual (2017) is/are Joe Barton, Adam Nevill.
Who is the director of the film The Ritual (2017)?
The director(s) of the film The Ritual (2017) is/are David Bruckner.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by The Ritual (2017) movie?
Movie The Ritual (2017) has 4 wins & 5 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of The Ritual (2017) in-short?
Short plot of movie The Ritual (2017): A group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a forest in Sweden, Northern Europe, but encounter a menacing presence there stalking them..
What is the full story of The Ritual (2017) movie?
Full plot of movie The Ritual (2017): A group of friends reunite after a long time to plan a vacation. They finally decide to go on a hiking trip in Sweden (North-West Europe). When one of them is injured, they have no choice but to cut through the forest in order to arrive at the lodge a couple of hours sooner. During a raging rainstorm, they spent the night in a spooky, abandoned house. What awaits them are things they never expect out of this supposedly bonding trip..
Where to find full details of The Ritual (2017) movie?
You can find the full details of movie The Ritual (2017) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5638642
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List of full Starcast and crew members of The Ritual (2017)
Full Starcast:
Name: Rafe Spall
Character: Luke
Name: Arsher Ali
Character: Phil
Name: Robert James-Collier
Character: Hutch
Name: Sam Troughton
Character: Dom
Name: Paul Reid
Character: Robert
Name: Matthew Needham
Character: Junkie
Name: Jacob James Beswick
Character: Fiend
Name: Maria Erwolter
Character: The Host
Name: Hilary Reeves
Character: The Curate
Name: Peter Liddell
Character: The Logger
Name: Francesca Mula
Character: The Witch
Name: Kerri McLean
Character: Gayle
Name: Gheorghe Mezei
Character: Parishioner
Name: Adriana Macsut
Character: Parishioner
Name: Constantin Codrea
Character: Parishioner
Name: Zane Jarcu
Character: Shop Keeper
Crew Members:
Name: Andy Serkis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Jonathan Cavendish
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Peter Burgis
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley
Name: Phil Robertson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Adrian Curelea
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Gina Calin
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Richard Holmes
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Xavier Marchand
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: David Bruckner
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Ron Ames
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Joe Barton
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer
Name: Domnica Circiumaru
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Ron Karkoska
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects
Name: Ben Lovett
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Adi Handac
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Mark Towns
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Steve Neal
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Julie Harkin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Ana Ioneci
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Cristian Baluta
Department: Art
Job/Role: Leadman
Name: Dominic Gibbs
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Glen Gathard
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Mixer
Name: Nick Allder
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor
Name: Ciprian Dumitrașcu
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: Andra Barbuica
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Alexandru Durac
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Ben Meechan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer
Name: Katie Shahrokh
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Post-Production Manager
Name: Bogdan Stanciu
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator
Name: Bogdan Stanciu
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator
Name: Florin Niculae
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Butiseaca Florin
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic Artist
Name: Andy Fraser
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Lead Animator
Name: Zoe Cooper
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects
Name: Zoe Cooper
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Special Effects Makeup Artist
Name: Katie Bullock-Webster
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Post Production Supervisor
Name: Diana Ghinea
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Lupsa Armand
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Gaffer
Name: Marius Emil Stanescu
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer
Name: Patricia Poienaru
Department: Production
Job/Role: Line Producer
Name: Patricia Poienaru
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Adam Horley
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Kim Honeyman
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate
Name: Lidia Ivanov
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Designer
Name: Cristian Dragos
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Matt Watson
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Colorist
Name: Andrew Shulkind
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Paul Elman
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor
Name: Mihai Ionita
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Keith Thompson
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Creature Design
Name: Teo Bostanica
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Manager
Name: Zoe Freed
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley
Name: Adam Nevill
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Novel
Name: Thora Woodward
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor
Name: Thora Woodward
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Mihai Busuioc
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Valeriu Chiran
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant Director
Name: Liam Lock
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Delmi Thomas
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Florin Gavrila
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Dressing Artist
Name: Dinica Tiberiu
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Name: Luke Gentry
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Stephen Nixon
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer
Name: Catalin Ciobanu
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Vlad Cioplea
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Radu Marinescu
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Dana Boghean-Melconian
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator
Name: Jemma Riley-Tolch
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor
Name: Will Tennant
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Elena Nastasia Mateiu
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Designer
Name: Parpala Mara
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Catalin Voinea
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Drone Operator
Name: Raluca Tataru
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Elisa Scubla
Department: Production
Job/Role: Researcher
Name: Catalin Chiorean
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Marcu Ion
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Mihnea Bogos
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Marius Florian
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Double
Name: Teddy Cavendish
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: James Gregory
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Mixer
Name: Florin Ion
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Reviews Section
I'm sorry, but who the fuck, with no promotional material, and with a name as generic as _The_ fuckin' _Ritual_, told this movie, it was allowed to be so good? _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
RELEASED IN 2017 and directed by David Bruckner, "The Ritual" is a psychological adventure/horror about four British dudes in their 30s who embark on a hike in remote northern Sweden wherein it slowly becomes evident that some THING is stalking them in the dark woods. Will any of them make it out alive? This is basically a meshing of “The Blair Witch Project” (1999) and “Ogre” (2008), but without the tongue-in-cheekiness of the latter. There’s also a little bit of “The Wicker Man” (1973/2006). Like “Blair Witch” the foul-mouthed protagonists become increasingly horrified in the foreboding forest and eventually turn on one another. But the sylvan cinematography is leagues superior due to the spectacular Romanian locations as opposed to the pedestrian film-work of “Blair Witch” in Maryland (which is understandable since the latter is a “found-footage” flick). I’m not going to give-away the creature, which isn’t fully revealed until the last fifteen minutes, but it’s basically a hybrid of the monsters in “The Relic” (1997) and “Wendigo” (2001), albeit bigger, and superior to both. The second half deviates from the book and people complain about it, but it’s superior to the lame black metal cult of the book IMHO and you can’t beat one potent sequence that smacks of hell-on-earth. There’s also an intriguing element about achieving nigh-immortality at the price of submissive veneration. Despite these positives, the movie’s a little uneventful and humdrum, plus it's lacking in the female department. The movie runs 1 hour 34 minutes and was shot entirely in Romania. WRITERS: Joe Barton wrote the script based on Adam Nevill’s 2012 novel. CAST: The four protagonists are played by Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier and Sam Troughton. GRADE: B/B- (6.5/10)
The Ritual is a monster movie with psychological ambitions and seemingly a decent budget. The jötunn monster is actually quite good and so are the cyclic re-enactments of the early on liquor store trauma. Unfortunately the rest of the movie is as bland as the title and relies too much on exotism of the deep Swedish forests. Sadly even that component gets watered out and the endgame cultists seem to be some recycled wiccans from Scotland rather than pre-christians of northern Scandinavia.
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