El Ritual -

: Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature design, and the exploration of male guilt and trauma.

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

This film, starring as Father Theophilus and Dan Stevens as Father Joseph, is a religious horror based on a 1928 exorcism. It has received mostly negative feedback from critics and audiences alike. El Ritual

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: 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 . : Critics praise its atmospheric dread , creature

: Most helpful reviews suggest skipping this one, as it fails to add anything new to the possession sub-genre. The Ritual (2017 Movie)

“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 It has received mostly negative feedback from critics

: A must-read for the first half alone, though some readers prefer the film's altered ending. Community Perspectives