El Ritual -

: Highly polarizing. It shifts from wilderness survival to a "weird" plot involving a black metal band . Many readers felt this transition ruined the immersion .

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

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

The novel on which the 2017 film is based is famously known as a "book of two halves." : 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)

Directed by David Bruckner and available on , this folk-horror film follows four friends on a hiking trip in Sweden. It is generally well-regarded as one of the best horror films of the 2010s.

: Highly recommended for fans of "creature features" and atmospheric survival horror. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book)