The horror genre is full ofgood exorcism storieswhich fans love to revisit in the spooky season, the thrill of the story, the win of good over evil, the laborious effort and faith that goes into saving a soul, and the jump scares are the ropes that excite the audience the most. Adding to the list of exciting exorcism-based movies isThe Ritual,which will scare up theatres this June. Based on real-life events, the movie starsAl PacinoandDan Stevensas priests doing their best to save the soul of a young girl, Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen).
Now, a new trailer gives us a good look at their efforts and the way their faith is tested. The clip showcases Stevens as a young priest who doubts the faith of an older priest played by Pacino. However, it all changes when they come across a young girl, Emma, who is touched byan evil entity. A montage of the month-long exorcism sees everyone’s faith tested and evil prevailing.
What’s ‘The Ritual’ About?
The Ritualwill follow two priests, one portrayed by Pacino, who is struggling with a dark past, and the other played by Stevens, who will be questioning his faith.When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, the two priests, who are divided by doubt must confront an evil force beyond comprehension. Needless to say, the only solution to this problem is to perform a series of exorcisms on the young girl, but the two priests aren’t prepared to face the evil spirit that has grabbed hold of her. The movie also starsAshley Greeneas Sister Rose,Patricia Heatonas Mother Superior,Ritchie Montgomeryas Chester, and many more
The movie, directed byDavid Midell, takes its story of demonic possession from perhaps the most widely covered real-life case. From what’s been recorded about the dark events of Emma Schmidt’s alleged possession, it’s said that she had grappled with the forces of Satan since she was a young child. However, it wasn’t until adulthood that her path crossed with the two priests played by Pacino and Stevens. The months-long experience saw the holy men attempting to perform their ritual multiple times on Schmidt, who was reportedly exhibiting all the signs of exorcism. What happens next makes the crux of the story.
you’re able to check out the new trailer above before the movie hits theaters nationwide this summer on June 6. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
The Ritual
