“The whole movie is filmed handheld and mainly in closeup. That decision literally makes The Ritual tough to watch at times... nearly ruining an otherwise well put together experience.” Facebook · JoBlo.com · 10 months ago
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) El Ritual
: Highly recommended for fans of "creature features" and atmospheric survival horror. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book) “The whole movie is filmed handheld and mainly in closeup
: Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature design, and the exploration of male guilt and trauma. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book) : Critics
: Most helpful reviews suggest skipping this one, as it fails to add anything new to the possession sub-genre. The Ritual (2017 Movie)
: 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 .
: Highly polarizing. It shifts from wilderness survival to a "weird" plot involving a black metal band . Many readers felt this transition ruined the immersion .