Scary Movie: The Ritual

Six months after the death of their friend Rob, The Ritual follows a group of old buddies reconnecting on a long hike through the Swedish countryside. What could go wrong? Well, it’s a horror movie, so, yeah, a lot.

The movie explores the tensions within the group as they grapple with Rob’s absence, and focuses on Luke, who feels responsible for Rob’s death. All the while, the group members bicker and make bad decisions, like taking a shortcut through a dense pine forest.

That’s where the metaphorical walls start closing in, as events become progressively weirder and more horrifying.

It’s hard to talk about more without excessive spoilers, but let’s just say if you like folk, psychological, and supernatural horror, you’ll probably enjoy this movie.