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The Ritual
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191 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
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| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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The Ritual is a 2017 horror mystery film, directed by David Bruckner, starring Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali and Robert James-Collier.
- 171 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy
- posts span Feb 14, 2018 to Nov 3, 2026
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60 of 191 · most liked firstFinally got around to watching The Ritual, and honestly, I liked it better than the book? I think it’s the thing where characters that are incredibly obnoxious on the page become way more sympathetic as an actor. (See also every movie based on a Philip K. Dick story.)
positive · AI labelView post →Movie recommendation for tonight, The Ritual I'm on a bit of a folk horror kick, and this one's quite a gem. 4 friends go on a hiking trip in Sweden and when one is injured decide to take a short cut. It goes badly. Has one of the most striking and memorable monsters I've seen in a horror movie.
positive · AI labelView post →Exclusive first look at the trailer for The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens 👀 The film will be released in theaters nationwide on June 6.
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's the first poster for THE RITUAL, an exorcism horror movie starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. It's set to arrive in theaters on April 18, 2025 - Easter weekend.
neutral · AI labelView post →She~ 💀 Moder from The Ritual, on of my favourite monster designs from recent horror cinema. Drawn using ProCreate 🤘 #darkart #horrorart #illustration #monochrome #creatureart
neutral · AI labelView post →I’ve been having kind of a folk horror vibe lately… some favorites (in no order): The Ritual The Hallow The Witch Antlers Lord of Misrule A Dark Song Pyewacket Requiem (not a movie, a miniseries on Netflix… it’s super creepy & good) Add to my list! 🖤🖤🖤 #Horror #HorrorFilms #FolkHorror
neutral · AI labelView post →The Ritual is such a good movie. Nothing like dealing with trauma and the dissolution of old friendships, and the realization that you’re no longer young AND a giant deer goddess.
positive · AI labelView post →Day 30/100 of Horror Movie Watches: *The Ritual (2017) *Paranormal Activity (2007) *Slither (2006) *Coraline (2009)
neutral · AI labelView post →I watched The Ritual last night. I love a good eldritch horror film that demonstrates the real dangers in the deep forest and decimates an unsuspecting friend group one by one.
positive · AI labelView post →watch The Ritual if you haven't it's a dope horror movie
positive · AI labelView post →Al Pacino and Dan Stevens head into the exorcism arena for the upcoming horror movie THE RITUAL, and XYZ Films has unleashed the official teaser trailer today along with a new June 6 release date:
neutral · AI labelView post →Just watched “The Ritual” movie. Really cool monster design, and a high anxiety watch 😳 good tho!
positive · AI labelView post →...the movie is The Ritual (2017) and it's excellent.
positive · AI labelView post →Books to Films 📚=🎞️ The Ritual (2011) by Adam Nevill was filmed in 2017. The film builds upon the book adding crucial elements with trauma & loss. Individual characters are given added depth as the film discards some comedic aspects for a more serious life and death struggle. 🕯️⛥ 🏔️ #filmsky #booksky
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm reading (listening to) The Ritual. Enjoying it. The core difference between the book and film versions is this meme. Not even joking.
neutral · AI labelView post →I always wonder canonically what Luke from the movie version of The Ritual does for a living--writes for lads' magazines? He strikes me that way. (Yes, I'm watching this again.)
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm flying to Japan, so @kasutherland.bsky.social and I are starting spooky movie/game/TV show/etc month early First up: The Ritual (2017) Never go into the woods, man.
neutral · AI labelView post →i'll also happily watch any horror film no matter how dogshit if it has a cool monster (blows The Ritual a kiss)
positive · AI labelView post →Have you seen my short film, The Ritual? Find it at pinklabel.tv/on-demand/fi...
neutral · AI labelView post →#NowWatching THE RITUAL (2017). Director: David Bruckner. Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali. I'm telling you...hiking through the woods is bad idea at best of times. This pic has been on my watchlist since 2018 & the randomizer finally picked it. #filmsky 📽
neutral · AI labelView post →THE RITUAL the book might even be better than THE RITUAL the movie, which is crazy bc that’s a bonkers good movie
positive · AI labelView post →The Ritual is one of the best horror movies you'll find on Netflix. Movie 017/100 #100HorrorMoviesIn92Days #Filmsky #Horrorsky #MutantFam
positive · AI labelView post →Quick heads up that the Dan Stevens / Al Pacino exorcism movie THE RITUAL is now up on Prime. Don't know if it's any good, but there's a pair of actors who are usually pretty watchable in anything.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Ritual (2025): Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have to perform a series of exorcisms in this horror film, based - loosely, I'll assume - on true events in 1928, which does the usual tropes you'd expect, but tries to take them seriously. It's rather dull and hokey, with Pacino being especially so.
negative · AI labelView post →Share a SCARY movie title that begins with the letter “Q” or “R” 🎥 R is for… The Ritual 🖤
neutral · AI labelView post →#theecircle Bonked the man with Hoppers body and then got takeout and then watched a horror movie. Pretty decent night. The Ritual wasn't too bad a movie.
neutral · AI labelView post →#HorrorWritersChat Q4: I'm a huge fan of the film adaptation of Adam Nevill's The Ritual. I love how the cultist traditions are mostly unspoken, but it all feels cohesive. The fact that their object of worship is actually out there pales in comparison to the horrors found within their home.
neutral · AI labelView post →Some facts about The Ritual that are more fun than the bad possession horror movie: - Shot by the DP of Crank - Based on a pamphlet titled "Begone Satan!" - Al Pacino does a thick German(?) accent - At least two nuns suffer workplace injuries www.avclub.com/the-ritual-r...
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh, favorite? I haven't read the book yet but I'm going to say The Ritual...because I love the film...I love it so much, #HorrorWritersChat. The monster design, the grief, the guilt, the slow descent into madness, the unclear but terrifying tradition on display. I love it.
positive · AI labelView post →I am literally begging horror movie creators to name their movie something other than The Ritual or The Invitation. We’ve got plenty of those thank you very much!
neutral · AI labelView post →now watching: The Ritual
neutral · AI labelView post →Q4: #HorrorWritersChat Adam Neville’s The Ritual (book and movie, though they’re quite different presentations) has an amazing elder god hidden in ancient forests. *Surviving is sometimes all you can fight for, and that creature (and its adherents) definitely doesn’t want to let anyone get away.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm Hazel, I write creepy gay monster stories, and my current favorite monster design is whatever the hell this thing is from the movie "The Ritual".
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning, it's new episode day at the Morgue with Kill List and The Ritual! We've also got a new feature just for fun - guess the horror film taglines! Please give us a listen, a like, a share if you can, we appreciate it 🙏🏻 pod.link/1802719820/e... #horror #horrorsky #folkhorror
neutral · AI labelView post →The trailer for The Ritual looks exactly like every other exorcism movie, but, well, I just can't quit 'em: reactormag.com/the-ritual-s...
neutral · AI labelView post →Who knew that Sweden was quite so deadly? For this month's Three Ravens Film Club episode we have watched the 2017 David Bruckner directed folk horror movie The Ritual. Listen to our chat about it exclusively on #Patreon here: www.patreon.com/c/threeraven... #history #folklore #podcast
neutral · AI labelView post →My fav horror movie: The Ritual(2017)
positive · AI labelView post →really need to rewatch The Ritual, maybe the most fucked up movie deer ever
positive · AI labelView post →Man, what a film. Tune in for our take on this and The Ritual, coming to the show this Thursday!
neutral · AI labelView post →#Shocktober #31Days31HorrorMovies Day 15 - Movie N°22 The Ritual - David Bruckner - 2017
neutral · AI labelView post →Btw, "The Ritual" is such a good horror movie! Not my favorite, but definitely in my top 5 list.
positive · AI labelView post →I am once again mentioning this movie. Some of you already know what I'm going to say. The horror movie The Ritual (2017). ngl.link/marievenn12121
neutral · AI labelView post →Just watched the terrible new horror film The Ritual because my devotion to watch Dan Stevens is very strong.
negative · AI labelView post →THE RITUAL (2025) sure is another exorcism movie, except this one stars Al Pacino and Dan Stevens! A shame, it plays like every other generic exorcism movie you've seen.
negative · AI labelView post →One of my favorite, seldom seen horror tropes is when the protagonist is hunted in a way that shows them as bleakly simple as animal prey. Not to be confused with being dumb. See- Episode 1: Anglerfish by The Magnus Archives podcast Portrait of God by Dylan Clark on YouTube The Ritual (2017 film)
neutral · AI labelView post →I feel like this was asked knowing my answer, because I never shut the fuck up about it. 🤭🤭 But The Ritual (2017 one) is my favourite horror movie. So much so that I got the monster from it tattooed on my leg. 🤣 ngl.link/marievenn121...
positive · AI labelView post →Q1: I'm Dylan, I write grief, cosmic, and religious horror. I like the film the Ritual! Very cool monster design and, don't be upset, I liked it better than the book! (I know, I know) #horrorwriterschat
positive · AI labelView post →Just watched "The Ritual" which is a film about how you can't trust Scandinavians
negative · AI labelView post →Next: The Ritual Truly masterful characters and one of the best creature designs I've ever seen on film. "A little off-trail hiking. Could be exciting." 🫠
positive · AI labelView post →🦌 The Ritual 🩸 10/1/26 🌲 8p Central 🦴 Be there or be 🟥 🪨 Movie Night #212 (Join on VRC)
neutral · AI labelView post →Moder from the movie The Ritual but in the Mlp universe #moder #theritual #kawaiiart
neutral · AI labelView post →Netflix horror movie recs, please! I've seen The Ritual, Apostle, 1922, Jennifer's Body, and am currently watching His House. Lemme know what's worth watchin!
neutral · AI labelView post →Ahaha, have you seen the movie The Ritual? No reason
neutral · AI labelView post →Books to film 📚=🎞️ The Ritual (2011) by Adam Nevill. Adapted in 2017. It follows four friends on a hiking trip to an ancient Scandinavian forest. The themes include isolation, supernatural horror, group dynamics all wrapped up in a wonderfully dark atmosphere. #booksky # filmsky #horrorsky
neutral · AI labelView post →This week, back to horror. Of these 4, Dangerous Animals was the best - Jai Courtney finally learned how to act. The Ritual was pretty meh, but I was watching that for Patrick Fabian's cute stuffiness anyway. Pyewacket was decent, Beezel intense. #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday
neutral · AI labelView post →Best new horror movie I’ve seen since The Ritual came out
positive · AI labelView post →Most fuckable horror movie villains/monsters? — The girl from The Ritual [the big one] revospring.net/@Dieselbrain...
neutral · AI labelView post →Howdy #sffchat I’m Andrew, first time in a long time as I’m juggling work, baby, and multiple writing projects! I would say my favorite horror monster has to be Moder from The Ritual, but my favorite overall horror movie is probably Alien. Literally perfect movie in my book.
neutral · AI labelView post →I watched a total of 59 films in August, 52 of which were first-time watches. Here are my 5 favorite films I watched for the first time: 1. Mad God (2021) 2. Under The Skin (2013) 3. Obsession (2025) 4. Martyrs (2008) 5. The Ritual (2017) #Filmsky #Horrorsky #MutantFam
positive · AI labelView post →#HorrorWritersChat Q4: I've mentioned it a few times, but the film adaptation of The Ritual has one of the best creature designs I've ever seen. Do not look it up before going in! Just blind watch it and enjoy! 😀 For a book mention, I love the creatures in Steven King's short "Graveyard Shift."
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