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Ritual
A long time ago Tom loved Lovely. They were married and everything was perfect, at least for a little while. But that was then and this is now. Lovely has just killed a man in cold blood after he tried to drug and kidnap her in a motel. She calls Tom to help but now they've found a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is murdered. Lovely desperately wants to leave and they do, but Tom forgot his engraved lighter in the room, and when they go back to find it, the dead body appears missing.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin stumble upon a terrifying, ancient ritual. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves targeted by a malevolent force tied to the land. Their survival depends on unraveling the ritual's dark secrets before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Ritual (2013) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and low production values. While some acknowledged its attempts at atmospheric horror, it largely failed to distinguish itself within the crowded found-footage subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Despite a potentially intriguing premise, the film suffers from poor execution and a lack of originality.
The found-footage style often feels gimmicky rather than immersive.
Lacks significant scares or suspense to keep audiences engaged.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film being a forgettable entry in the horror genre, with many finding it dull and poorly acted.
Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in a single location to keep production costs low, a common practice for low-budget horror films aiming for a found-footage aesthetic.
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