Ritual
An American doctor encounters members of a voodoo cult when she is summoned to Jamaica to treat a wealthy man's brother.
Why it matters
A slow-burning dive into Caribbean folk horror that blends outsider dread with occult menace.
- Anchored by a grounded performance from the lead, whose outsider perspective amplifies the film’s creeping unease.
- Rich with authentic ritualistic detail, offering rare screen time to voodoo’s complex spiritual traditions beyond cliché.
- A regional horror gem that predates and informs the recent surge in diasporic supernatural stories.
- Patience required—its deliberate pacing rewards viewers attuned to atmosphere over jump scares.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
17
