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The Ritual
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The Ritual

2025-04-18 · 98 min · ★ 5.9

Horror · Drama · Thriller

Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.

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Directors
David Midell
Production companies
Cinemachineshop, Redbird Entertainment, Andrew Stevens Entertainment, MetaFilms, Baweja Studios, BondIt Media Capital, Isro Productions, IFeelYouFilms, LB Entertainment, Jeff Rice Films, Eyevox, XYZ Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,195,869

Top Cast

Dan StevensDan StevensFather Joseph Steiger
Abigail CowenAbigail CowenEmma Schmidt
Al PacinoAl PacinoFather Theophilus Riesinger
Patricia HeatonPatricia HeatonMother Superior
Ashley GreeneAshley GreeneSister Rose
Patrick FabianPatrick FabianBishop Edwards
María Camila GiraldoMaría Camila GiraldoSister Camila
Meadow WilliamsMeadow WilliamsSister Sarah
Enrico NataleEnrico NataleDr. Fabian
Ritchie MontgomeryRitchie MontgomeryChester
Liann PattisonLiann PattisonSister Antonella
Courtney Rae AllenCourtney Rae AllenSister Mary Joseph
Emily BrinksEmily BrinksBetty

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