The Ritual

Audience Reviews

View More (490)

Easton H. The Ritual is a masterclass in atmospheric horror, wrapping grief, guilt, and primal terror into a slow-burn nightmare that refuses to let go. Director David Bruckner transforms the Scandinavian wilderness into a living, breathing antagonist — every twisted tree and shifting shadow pressing in on the stranded hikers like a vice. The performances, particularly Rafe Spall’s, pulse with authenticity, grounding the supernatural dread in raw human vulnerability. Its fusion of psychological unease and folklore horror elevates it beyond genre trappings, delivering both creeping tension and a payoff that is as bizarre as it is unforgettable. A chilling, beautifully crafted descent into the dark that lingers long after the credits fade. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Nico S. Genuinely one of my top Horror movies, the suspense and eeriness of this movie was top tier. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Gabriel S The Ritual is a good folk horror flick by a Director that is no newbie in the hororr genre, David Bruckner, driving bangers like V/H/S/ (the Amateur Night segment, perhaps the best segment) and The Signal. It mixes Sweden folklore with a scary thriller narrative, delivering a solid experience for fans of slow-driven horror. The story follows main character Luke and his friends hiking on the lovely countryside landscapes of Sweden in an attempt to try out something different for once and also mourne one of their recente deceased friends. All seems OK until, after one of them get slightly injured, they decide to take a shortcut through the woods, meeting horrors long forgotten. This film delivers all you would expect out of a low-budget, B horror flick that works. The cinematography is solid, even though you feel the B vibe. It has a distinct look, yet feels A stream, polished and steady, not that jittery bs we might see during franctic scenes. This is a creature feature, and the creature design is fantastic, something out of Celtic and Occultism. Great design. The horror elements are great. Suttle, yet effective, often reminding me of hints from The Blair Witch Project, a nice touch. The scene with the creepy idol and the nude prayer is creepy as hell. Overall, good experience, The Ritual delivers. It is not as dense as you would expect in certain aspects like lore, but it is a refreshing take into a genre that is a mixed bag. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Molly F Oh my god. Absolutely my new favorite movie . This movie is a masterpiece for real. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Nezuko K Luke was hot, I liked Hutch too! I don't think this movie was bad at all because I liked how the movie was made into a horror like ritual stuff. I love those but Dom was kinda annoying though I would probably act the same if all that was happening Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review p t Fun, interesting story. Super cool creature, good acting. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

The Ritual

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now