The Ritual
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Story Snapshot
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
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