: Highly polarizing. It shifts from wilderness survival to a "weird" plot involving a black metal band . Many readers felt this transition ruined the immersion .
: While Variety noted Pacino was surprisingly subdued rather than "hamming it up," many felt his talents were wasted on a cliché-ridden script.
Which version of were you looking for—the Pacino exorcism film , the Netflix hiking horror , or the original novel ? El Ritual
: Widely praised for its visceral survivalism and psychological tension as the friends get lost in the woods.
This film, starring as Father Theophilus and Dan Stevens as Father Joseph, is a religious horror based on a 1928 exorcism. It has received mostly negative feedback from critics and audiences alike. : Highly polarizing
: Highly recommended for fans of "creature features" and atmospheric survival horror. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book)
: Most helpful reviews suggest skipping this one, as it fails to add anything new to the possession sub-genre. The Ritual (2017 Movie) : While Variety noted Pacino was surprisingly subdued
The novel on which the 2017 film is based is famously known as a "book of two halves."