Rating: 6.8/10
The Ritual is a chilling horror-thriller directed by Adam Nevill , based on his own novel. The film follows a group of four college friends who reunite for a hiking trip through the remote forests of Northern Sweden to honor their recently deceased friend.

When they take a shortcut through dense, eerie woods, they stumble upon strange symbols carved into trees and unsettling ritualistic offerings. As night falls, they realize they are not alone — something ancient and terrifying is hunting them.

One by one, the group begins to experience hallucinations, paranoia, and physical transformations as they uncover an old pagan cult and its horrifying god — Läke , a monstrous entity tied to pain, fear, and sacrifice.

A deeply unnerving journey into darkness — The Ritual blends body horror, myth, and terror in the woods for a truly haunting experience.