How scary is The Ritual?

On our intensity scale, The Ritual rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.

How gory is The Ritual?

The Ritual rates 2/5 for gore — expect only light gore.

Where can I stream The Ritual?

As of our last update, The Ritual is streaming on Netflix in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.

The Ritual

Name: The Ritual
Director: David Bruckner
Genre: Folk, Creature, Isolation, Grief
Released: 2017
Rating: 6.4

2017 · Directed by David Bruckner

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IMDb6.4146k votes

RT74%critics

RT63%audience

豆瓣6.314k votes

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Streaming on Netflix (US, subject to change)

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The vibe

Four friends take a shortcut through Swedish old-growth forest, where something ancient collects worshippers. The gnarled effigies and off-screen sounds carry the first half; the reveal — one of modern horror's best creature designs — carries the rest.

Before you press play

How scary is The Ritual?: On our intensity scale, The Ritual rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is The Ritual?: The Ritual rates 2/5 for gore — expect only light gore.
Where can I stream The Ritual?: As of our last update, The Ritual is streaming on Netflix in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.