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Ritual (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2013, Ritual is a horror film directed by Mickey Keating, running about 90 minutes. “They're waiting.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A long time ago Tom loved Lovely. They were married and everything was perfect, at least for a little while. But that was then and this is now. Lovely has just killed a man in cold blood after he tried to drug and kidnap her in a motel. She calls Tom to help but now they've found a VHS tape that depicts a satanic ritual in which a woman is murdered. Lovely desperately wants to leave and they do, but Tom forgot his engraved lighter in the room, and when they go back to find it, the dead body appears missing.

Who’s in it. Ritual stars Derek Phillips as Mr. Man, Brian Lally as Roman, Dean Cates as Tom and Lisa Marie Summerscales as Lovely, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ritual has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ritual page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ritual tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ritual (2013)?
In US, Ritual is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ritual worth watching?
Ritual holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ritual?
Ritual stars Derek Phillips, Brian Lally, Dean Cates, Lisa Marie Summerscales and Katherine Skelton.
When was Ritual released?
Ritual was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.