The Ritual
2009, English. Directed by Anthony Spadaccini.
A serial killer trains a protégé until outside forces threaten to break up their sadistic relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anthony SpadacciniDirector
- Paul McCloskeyWayne Montgomery
- Barbara LessinAndrea Montgomery
- Michael J. Panichelli Jr.Detective John Haynes
- Joey GarrisonJared
- Mark CrayJohn Craven
- David M. SitbonGrey Mortimer
- Devin KatesSeth
- Fallon Marie MitchellVictim
- Amanda HigginsVictim
- Lyle XayvierVictim
- Anne ReissKaylah
- Meredith FagioliVictim
Details
- Released
- 15 August 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tanisha Dungee, Anthony Spadaccini, Jay Cusack
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The Ritual: quick answers
What should I watch before The Ritual?
Watch Head Case (2007) first.
What comes after The Ritual?
Next in the series: Post-Mortem (2010), Head Cases: Serial Killers in the Delaware Valley (2013), and Viscera (2019).
Is The Ritual worth watching?
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How long is The Ritual?
The Ritual runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Ritual have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ritual. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ritual parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ritual is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ritual on?
The Ritual isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 2009. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ritual?
If you liked The Ritual, try Penance, S&Man, Donny's Bar Mitzvah.
Who directed The Ritual?
The Ritual (2009) was directed by Anthony Spadaccini and stars Paul McCloskey, Barbara Lessin, Michael J. Panichelli Jr..