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The Ritual
David Bruckner
(2017)
90min
15 Certificate
Sat 24 Apr 10:55pm - 12:45am
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Review
Our Score
by
Alan Jones
Director David Bruckner's deft adaptation of Adam Nevill's acclaimed novel is an effective serving of woodland terror, proving old-school horror can be upgraded in a chillingly relevant way. After the violent murder of their best friend, four mates go on a hike of remembrance in northern Sweden's mountain terrain. Taking an ill-advised shortcut through dense forest, they stumble on a derelict cabin where their pagan nightmares truly begin. Commandeering imagery from
The Wicker Man
,
Troll Hunter
and the
Blair Witch
franchise, Bruckner creates some nerve-shredding tension amid all the bickering. Rafe Spall holds it all together beautifully, as guilt over his friend's death transforms into courage to take on evil itself.
Summary
A group of college friends reunite for a hiking trip in Sweden. When one of them is injured, they are forced to make a risky detour through a forest during a rainstorm, which leads them into the clutches of a menacing presence stalking the woods. Horror based on Adam Nevill's novel, starring Rafe Spall and Robert James-Collier.
Cast & Crew
Luke
Rafe Spall
Hutch
Rob James-Collier
Phil
Arsher Ali
Dom
Sam Troughton
Director
David Bruckner
Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Entertainment One
Guidance:
Violence, swearing.
Available on:
DVD
Released on:
13 Oct 2017
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