directed by: David Bruckner, year: 2017
actors: Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, Sam Troughton

The Ritual is a 2017 British horror film that follows a group of college friends who reunite for a hiking trip in the Scandinavian wilderness, in honor of their friend who died violently. As they venture deeper into the forest, they find themselves stalked by a sinister presence. The film explores themes of grief, guilt, and survival, as the friends must confront their pasts and the malevolent force that threatens their lives. The eerie atmosphere and psychological tension make it a compelling watch.

Survival, Grief, Folklore, Friendship, Supernatural, Predation