The Ritual (2025 film)
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| Directed by | David Midell |
| Written by | Enrico Natale David Midell |
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| Cinematography | Adam Biddle |
| Edited by | Enrico Natale |
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| Distributed by | XYZ Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Ritual is an upcoming American horror film directed and co-written by David Midell. Based on a true story, it follows priests Theophilus Riesinger (Al Pacino) and Joseph Steiger (Dan Stevens) as they attempt to put aside their differences to save an allegedly possessed young woman Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen) through a series of dangerous exorcisms. The film is set to be released by XYZ Films on June 6, 2025 after originally teasing a release on April 18, 2025 for Easter weekend.
Premise
[edit]Father Theophilus Riesinger and Father Joseph Steiger, the former struggling with his faith and the latter dealing with his past, work together to complete a series of exorcisms on Emma Schmidt, a young woman who's allegedly experiencing demonic possession.
Cast
[edit]- Al Pacino as Father Theophilus Riesinger
- Dan Stevens as Father Joseph Steiger
- Ashley Greene as Sister Rose
- Patricia Heaton as Mother Superior
- Abigail Cowen as Emma Schmidt, a young woman who's allegedly experiencing demonic possession
- Ritchie Montgomery as Chester
- María Camila Giraldo as Sister Camila
- Emily Brinks as Betty
- Enrico Natale as Dr. Fabian
- Liann Pattison as Sister Antonella
- Courtney Rae Allen as Sister Mary Joseph
Production
[edit]In July 2023, Al Pacino and Ben Foster signed on to star in the film.[1] In January 2024, shooting commenced in Natchez, Mississippi.[2] It was revealed three months later that Foster had left the production, with Dan Stevens replacing him.[3]
Release
[edit]The Ritual will be released in the United States on June 6, 2025.[4] It was originally scheduled to release on April 18, 2025, with worldwide distribution by XYZ Films.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Sethanie (July 27, 2023). "Al Pacino movie to be filmed in Natchez". WJTV. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Gater, Harold (January 24, 2024). "Tyler Perry and Al Pacino filming projects in Mississippi. See where". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex (April 23, 2024). "Al Pacino, Dan Stevens to Play Troubled Priests in Exorcism Horror 'The Ritual' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Cheryl (March 25, 2025). "Yes, The Ritual Is Yet Another Exorcism Movie—but This One Stars Dan Stevens and Al Pacino". Gizmodo. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
External links
[edit]- The Ritual at IMDb
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