Ritual | El

: Widely praised for its visceral survivalism and psychological tension as the friends get lost in the woods.

: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter and Empire describe it as a "rote" and "tired" retread of The Exorcist . The use of "shaky cam" and extreme close-ups was widely panned for being nauseating and distracting . El Ritual

: Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature design, and the exploration of male guilt and trauma. : Widely praised for its visceral survivalism and

: While Variety noted Pacino was surprisingly subdued rather than "hamming it up," many felt his talents were wasted on a cliché-ridden script. : Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature

“The whole movie is filmed handheld and mainly in closeup. That decision literally makes The Ritual tough to watch at times... nearly ruining an otherwise well put together experience.” Facebook · JoBlo.com · 10 months ago