The Ritual
The Ritual
Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.
John Beyer reviewedJuly 1, 2025
The cast is stacked. Abigail Cowen brings her A-game. Everyone else sadly realizes they are in a tepid Exorcist retread with twice the exposition and none of the dread. The budget was low, and it’s clear they got their cinematography inspiration from the TAKEN franchise. Pacino and Stevens are acting like they’re being held hostage. This film functions more effectively as ASMR than entertainment.