Rituals
Rituals

Rituals

1977Movie99 minEnglish

Five doctors go camping in the remote woods of Northern Ontario. When their boots are stolen they begin to suspect they are being stalked.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Peter CarterGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of five women on a retreat at a remote ski lodge find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises and panic sets in, they must uncover the dark secrets of the lodge and its surroundings to survive.

Critical Reception

Rituals is a lesser-known slasher film that has garnered a cult following over the years. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it is often praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective scares within the slasher subgenre of the late 70s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and atmosphere.
  • Considered a solid, if somewhat obscure, entry in the slasher genre.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot elements.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to the film's niche status, but it generally appeals to fans of vintage slasher films who appreciate its tension-building and throwback style.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Mount Snow, Vermont.

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