Review of The Ritual (2017) by Michal Marek N — 27 May 2018

Very creepy and never lets you think you know the answers. Solid horror movie.

This review of The Ritual (2017) was written by Michal Marek N on 27 May 2018.

The Ritual has generally received positive reviews.

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Not bad. SCANDINAVIAN setting is cool. would watch again with friends, as part of a binge but wouldn't be the star of the evening…

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