Al Pacino & Dan Stevens Perform an Exorcism in The Ritual Trailer, Release Date Set

The first trailer for The Ritual has been released.

The Ritual” is an upcoming horror film about exorcisms, featuring acting talents like Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. This chilling movie is under the direction of David Midell and is scheduled to hit U.S. cinemas in June.

Check out The Ritual trailer below (watch more trailers and clips):

What happens in The Ritual trailer?

In the trailer for “The Ritual,” characters Father Joseph Steiger (played by Stevens) and Father Theophilus (portrayed by Pacino) strive to conduct an exorcism on Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen), a woman possessed. As the exorcism unfolds within the convent, a sense of darkness and wickedness envelops the location, leading to a severe test of faith for Father Steiger, Father Theophilus, and all others present.

The astonishing, authentic account of the most notorious exorcism ever recorded in U.S. history,” is how it’s described in the official summary.

In addition to Rafe Spall, the ensemble of The Ritual features Ashley Greene, Maria Camila Giraldo, Meadow Williams, Patrick Fabian, and the well-known actress, Patricia Heaton.

In this rendition, Midell penned the screenplay, drawing inspiration from a tale co-authored by himself and Enrico Natale. Natale assumes a producer role alongside Ross Marks, Andrew Stevens, and Mitchell Welch in the project.

Alongside Nick Spicer, Aram Tertzakian, Nate Bolotin, Alex Williams, Maxime Cottray, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Tyler Gould, Lee Broda, Jeff Rice, Chris Paladino, Tamra Bohorquez, Sharad Chib, Isaac Rosner, Cole Garson, Jordan Wagner, Jeff Holland, and Rick Moore, Williams serves as one of the executive producers.

In a statement, Midell expressed, “Exorcisms have been compared to Rorschach tests by some. Those with a religious or faith-based background interpret it as a spiritual battle for a person’s soul, whereas the scientifically inclined view it as a case demanding psychiatric help. Whether spiritual or psychological, there’s no denying the deep anguish Emma Schmidt endured, and the courage demonstrated by those who rallied to ease her pain.

The Ritual will be released in United States theaters on June 6, 2025, from XYZ Films.

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2025-03-25 20:10