The Ritual - Blog Posts

The Ritual | ☆☆☆1/2

spoilers ahead

I just finished watching The Ritual and it was definitely one of the more unique horror movies I've watched so far. I've only just dipped my toes into the horror genre, but I've been surprised by how creative they can be. The Ritual wasn't a show-stopping movie, but it was definitely chilling and spooky when it needed to be.

The monster design was phenomenal and they revealed it very well in the end.

SO. COOL.

I loved the concept of the monster being the "bastard offspring" of Loki and how it can manipulate your dreams and trick you. It was really fun putting the pieces together and I was glad that my theory (the people that lived in the forest were hikers that went missing and worship the god in exchange for their lives) was right.

The acting was phenomenal all around. Whenever I try to think about whose acting really stood out, I can't think of just one of the main characters. Hotch's scream was seriously a scene stealer though, super chilling.

There were moments in the film that really reminded me of the Blair Witch Project. I like found footage style movies even though they're literally terrifying, so The Ritual wasn't a pleasant surprise.

Was it a life changing movie that made me think? No, but it was good because it was really entertaining and well done. It delivered what I wanted it to: a solid horror movie that was a little scary with a cool concept. Also, the cinematography was a 10/10 and I will definitely be rewatching it again (because me and my sister were cracking jokes the whole time, so I have to get in a scared mood by myself with the lights off).

The Friendly Jötunn

I was prancing in the forest, looking for some friends to play with. The birds were singing, the wind was gently blowing and the smell of the forest was calming. While I was resting from looking for friends, I heard the sound of metal hitting metal and grunting; ‘weird, people usually don’t come to this neck of the woods, maybe they are training to become heroes!’ I thought with wonder.‘Maybe I can help,’ as I thought to myselfI decided to check it out, even though I didn’t really want to, but I grumply got up and stretched, then started to walk towards the weirdos that like to go into the woods and play with swords. As I got closer to the small group, the birds stopped chirping, the wind wasn’t blowing anymore… it was quiet, I’ve always hated the quiet; ‘they must have heard them too, I need to be careful, but that group should be careful too. I need to hurry and try to protect them or they might die. I don’t want people to die anymore; why does my kin have to be so violent?’ I thought as I started to pick up the pace, and start running. I finally make it to the small group of them, and watch from afar; hoping they wouldn’t notice me. “Huh” the sensei said, he looked maybe in his 30s, he has a goat-t and a small wooden stick in his mouth, a chonmage hairstyle with dark hair, and a hooded red cloak with an atom symbol on the back draped over his open blue haori. Beneath the haori is a traditional loose-fitting white robe tied with a white sash and two haori himos, and lastly with two swords on his left side.“What was that?” A woman said. She was wearing a pastel pink long sleeve, and a long dark blue skirt, with black hair, and a standard katana. “Maybe we should check what that was,” A man said,wearing a black hakama worn over a black kimono, and his hair similar to his sensei’s, with dark hair as well , and a katana whose blade looks like a drill.“What if it’s a monster?” A younger man said he had short blond hair and blue eyes. He wears a long-sleeved black shirt under his sleeveless medieval iron armor with a shoulder pad on his left shoulder. And lastly he’s carrying a katana that has a black hilt with a circular hand-guard. The sheath is painted black. “Why would a monster come over here?” said the bushy eyebrowed man. Questioning the younger man.“Why wouldn’t a monster try to attack us,” the blond replied, clearly agitated.“We’re heroes, monsters would probably stray away from us since we’re high ranked heroes.” the woman replied.“Okamaitachi and Bushidrill are right, Laian, monsters wouldn’t come to us for no reason.” Said the sensei. The sensei looked in my direction, I got scared and took a step back, but a branch snapped under my hoove. Startling them, they all took out swords and got ready to attack, but I shifted my head and looked at the other Jötunn near me. ‘Crap, their already here, I should’ve been quickier’ I thought to myself“What was that?” Okamaitachi said she looked concerned. “I don't know… could be anything,” said the sensei.

This is all I have so far, I hope I you like it! Sorry if I got some of the characters personalities wrong I haven't watched opm in a while; feel free to tell me if you liked it or not!

Moder.

Have yall seen The Ritual? For me, this shot is absolutely giving Moder.

Model: @hazardousreign

Movie fanart of The Ritual, directed by David Bruckner

I discovered the movie while casually scrolling Netflix, and I'm in awe.

I honestly see Moder as an incredibly graceful and beautiful creature. Not only is she incredibly elegant in design and actions, but also the way she kills is almost artistic in a way. She displays what she's done, and she does it several times in very similar ways. It reminds me of an artist proud of their work. She's super leisurely about it, too. I love the human like intelligence that comes with such vilont acts.

"The Ritual" (2017).