Description
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
| Released: | 11 October 2017 |
| Country of origin: | Canada, UK, US |
| Genre: | Horror/Supernatural, Thriller, Mystery |
| Production companies: | Entertainment One, The Imaginarium, Sierra/Affinity |
| Watched by: | 1 546 of 942 052 |
| Runtime: | 1 hour 34 minutes |
| IMDB rating: | 6.4 of 10 133 512 |
Trailers
2THE RITUAL (2017) Official UK Trailer HD, David Bruckner
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Here I am probably a nit, as the main character, but I don't understand at all what his fault was. Did his friends expect him to jump on the knife too? And then why did you hide like a coward, why didn't you scatter armed robbers like Rambo? Yeah, fucking great. It would be fucked up if instead of one memorial, you built two at once. They also shamed him. Such friends for a dick and to the museum, as they say.
And the dead fucker is solely to blame for his own death. Didn't have time to hide? Well ok. Turn out your pockets and give everything you have. But to get into the prick because of the wedding ring... Fuck, you'll buy something else. But you can't buy a second life. If there is a robber with a machete in front of you, you will even take off the last panties, not like a ring. He died because of his own stupidity, and gg was tormented by guilt because of this degenerate
It's very unclear.
First of all, there was no fifth friend in the book. Accordingly, the conflict was different.
The second is that the main character was saved by three Norwegian Satanists with an incomprehensible grandmother. They even tried to reveal them in the book.
And there are reasons for the ritual too.
The third difference. Do you remember how gg set fire to some strange dolls (?) in the house? So the book tells you who it is.
There are still minor discrepancies, in general, if you do not read the book, some positive impressions may remain from the film. And so ... It seems like it could have been done better.
And what should be the reasons for the ritual? Jotun needs followers, and GG is a coward who hid while his friend was dying. It is perfect for serving the offspring of the god of deceit and deceit. What other reasons are needed?
The main themes and meanings of the film:
Guilt and Redemption: One of the main characters, played by Rafe Spall, is going through a deep internal conflict due to guilt for not helping his friend when he was killed by robbers in a store. This event haunts him, and the hike becomes a way for him to try to redeem himself.
Mythology and Folklore: The film immerses viewers in the mythology and folklore of Scandinavia, showing ancient legends and creatures that live in the forests. This adds depth and an atmosphere of horror, making the film more memorable.
Suspense and Suspense: Director David Bruckner skillfully creates tension and suspense, which is typical of his previous works. He demonstrates how fear can grow gradually, using the majestic landscapes of endless forests and mountains.
Predictability of the plot: Although the film received mixed reviews, many critics noted that the plot contains many hackneyed cliches reminiscent of films such as The Blair Witch. Nevertheless, the film stands out for its elaborate characters and visual component.
Thus, the 2017 “Ritual” is a combination of horror, thriller and detective, with an emphasis on the inner experiences of the characters and the atmosphere of Scandinavian legends.