The Ritual
Seen it?2009 | 114 min | Drama, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who like to watch through their fingers and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A serial killer trains a protégé until outside forces threaten to break up their sadistic relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Spadaccini
- Paul McCloskeyWayne Montgomery
- Barbara LessinAndrea Montgomery
- Michael J. Panichelli Jr.Detective John Haynes
- Joey GarrisonJared
- Mark CrayJohn Craven
- David M. SitbonGrey Mortimer
- Devin KatesSeth
- Fallon Marie MitchellVictim
- Amanda HigginsVictim
- Lyle XayvierVictim