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The Ritual

2025 · 1h 38m · Horror · Drama · Thriller

TMDB 5.9/10 (285 votes)

Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.

Directed by David Midell

Box office $3M worldwide

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Overview

The Ritual is a 2025 American horror film directed by David Midell and written by Midell and Enrico Natale. Based on a true story, it follows priests Theophilus Riesinger and Joseph Steiger as they attempt to put aside their differences to save an allegedly possessed young woman Emma Schmidt through a series of exorcisms. The film was released by XYZ Films on June 6, 2025, and received generally negative reviews from critics.

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Cast & crew

David Midell

David MidellDirector

Dan Stevens

Dan Stevensas Father Joseph Steiger

Abigail Cowen

Abigail Cowenas Emma Schmidt

Al Pacino

Al Pacinoas Father Theophilus Riesinger

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heatonas Mother Superior

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greeneas Sister Rose

Patrick Fabian

Patrick Fabianas Bishop Edwards

María Camila Giraldo

María Camila Giraldoas Sister Camila

Meadow Williams

Meadow Williamsas Sister Sarah

Enrico Natale

Enrico Nataleas Dr. Fabian RRitchie Montgomeryas Chester

Liann Pattison

Liann Pattisonas Sister Antonella

Courtney Rae Allen

Courtney Rae Allenas Sister Mary Joseph

Emily Brinks

Emily Brinksas Betty

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 14 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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