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Ritual

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 39m
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4.8/10
2.2K
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Tim Curry, Jennifer Grey, and Craig Sheffer in Ritual (2002)
An American nurse living in Jamaica grows suspicious of the nearby group of Voodoo practitioners.
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An American nurse living in Jamaica grows suspicious of the nearby group of Voodoo practitioners.An American nurse living in Jamaica grows suspicious of the nearby group of Voodoo practitioners.An American nurse living in Jamaica grows suspicious of the nearby group of Voodoo practitioners.

  • Director
    • Avi Nesher
  • Writers
    • Inez Wallace
    • Curt Siodmak
    • Ardel Wray
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Grey
    • Craig Sheffer
    • Daniel Lapaine
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Avi Nesher
    • Writers
      • Inez Wallace
      • Curt Siodmak
      • Ardel Wray
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Grey
      • Craig Sheffer
      • Daniel Lapaine
    • 29User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey
    • Alice Dodgson
    Craig Sheffer
    Craig Sheffer
    • Paul Claybourne
    Daniel Lapaine
    Daniel Lapaine
    • Wesley Claybourne
    Kristen Wilson
    Kristen Wilson
    • Caro Lamb
    Gabriel Casseus
    Gabriel Casseus
    • J. B.
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Matthew Hope
    Ron Taylor
    Ron Taylor
    • Superintendant Archibald
    Dorothy Cunningham
    Dorothy Cunningham
    • Violette
    Trevor Rhone
    • Julian
    Carl Bradshaw
    • Ramon
    Randolph Winston Jones
    • Gentleman Jackson
    Jessica Collins
    Jessica Collins
    • Jackie
    Scott Getlin
    • Scott
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Dr. Peter Winsvold
    Kathy Owen
    Kathy Owen
    • Dr. Shaba
    Nahtasha Budhi
    • Dori
    • (as Nahtasha T. Budhi)
    Lea Marie Golde
    • Jenny Garcia
    Geri Golde
    • Jenny's Mother
    • Director
      • Avi Nesher
    • Writers
      • Inez Wallace
      • Curt Siodmak
      • Ardel Wray
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    User reviews29

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    5garyrogers-67484

    Someone Get Jennifer Grey A Bra

    Jennifer Grey stars as a troubled doctor who's just had her license revoked for accidentally killing a child patient she was trying to save with an experimental procedure. Desperate for work, she takes a job in Jamaica looking after a rich man who believes he's a zombie. From the minute she arrives, it's obvious that someone doesn't want her there and will do anything to stop her from saving her newest patient.

    Ritual comes in stops and starts. Some scenes are exciting and some will bore you senseless. It's way too long at 106 minutes, when a 90 minute runtime would have easily done the job better, but there are some decent performances and even a few wild sequences of gore (the opening death scene is memorably gruesome). There's a bit too much reliance on spooky dream sequences as well.

    I was most surprised that Jamaica seems so cold. At least that's what Jennifer Grey's nipples seemed to be telling us throughout most of the movie. Someone, get that poor woman a bra and turn on some heat. She looks like she's freezing.
    6joelroussel

    a nice surprise

    Can't remember where I got this movie from, but it suddenly appeared off my DVD shelf, as it had been there for months and I always skipped over playing it. Anyway, moved by the hand of huge laziness, I decided to give it a chance and feed my tray with what I thought was a slice of pure digitalized boredom. The result was a nice surprise. Obviously, this is not the flick of the century, but the plot line is consistent enough to keep you in for the whole runtime long. Atmosphere is particularly dense and thrilling (3 phone calls during the viewing didn't manage to kick me off it !), highlighted by a really efficient soundtrack. The cast is just right as it should be, and the breathtaking beauty of Caro (Kristen Wilson) will do anything but spoil it. The machete/drums/ceremonial scheme, usually utterly heavy in this kind of film, is always kept on a due balance, which, I figure out, must be quite a challenge for the editors. I gave it a 6/10 which means, in my opinion, frames this movie as (at least) advisable/worth watching.
    4PeterRoeder

    Lousy horror movie

    This turned out all right and looks interesting. However, as it goes on the attempts at creating emotions between the characters is so inept that it really turns the horror off and is an insult to serious viewers. The story this is based on "I walked with a zombie" is probably much better although unfortunately I haven't seen it yet. "Ritual" looks so exciting and could have been a great movie about zombies and voodoo but in reality it has turned out very poorly which is a shame. It's hard to say what is wrong with it. I guess there are just too many inept scenes and it is hard to believe, for example, in the lovestory between Alice (who is called Alice Dodgson like the girl who supposedly inspired Lewis Carrol to call his heroine Alice) and the younger brother. Absolutely nothing has been built up between them and then in the end they get married. Anyway, this looks great, and it was worth a look - but the movie is just so poorly performed. 3/10.
    toxiemite

    O Keeper, Where Art Thou?

    If you've read any of my other reviews you will know that I am somewhat partial to the Tales From the Crypt movies.... who am I kidding?..... I LOVE THEM!

    Way back when Demon Knight came out it was apparent that there would be a series of three movies. Bordello of Blood followed on shortly after and then there was a massive lull.... nothing. Finally after a couple of years it was made official that the third movie was ready! And it was going to be a 'Voo-Doo' movie...... Hmm, I dont really like Black Magic movies but the excitement remains!!

    So then I saw it...... WTF? Hmmm, yes sure it was a good movie. I really did enjoy it. It had all of the key eliments of a "Tales from the Crypt" movie.... all except for the one VITAL factor.... The Crypt Keeper??....... No sight of Him.

    I can only wonder why the hell these guys (Gilbert, Zemekis, Silver, Donner etc etc) would have the audacity to release this movie without The Crypt Keeper? Surely they know that they are cheating the audience. What is the point of calling it a 'Tales' movie when there is no obvious connection?

    With that massive qualm aside, this is a good movie. It seems to me that they may not have had much of a budget, and if that is the case... then they pulled it off excellently. It is not entirely gory or gruesome but it is still packed with the typical comic relief that makes a 'Crypt' movie so fun to watch.

    So come on guys.... make us some MORE Tales From the Crypt movies!! We can't get enough of them. And bring back the 'Keeper'... pleeeeease??

    I give this one 6.5 out of 10.
    8kelticman

    a gem of the B film

    i rarely give a 9 but at a B film, this film ROCKS! by straight to DVD standards this is a must see. i did not see some things that happened coming at all. Jennifer Grey is a vision in this film. TIm curry was underutilized but with the exception of his last scene his acting was GREAT. i was very surprised by this film. it is not a typical tales of the crypt film, but don't hold that against it. i thought the locale was great. the cinematography was top notch. not everyone gave a stellar performance but overall most of the actors were believable in their roles. no one seemed to be sleepwalking through their act. i recommend this for fans of horror and thrillers.

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    • Trivia
      Universal Pictures was originally going to release a trilogy of Tales from the Crypt (1989) movies, but plans were scrapped after Bordello of Blood (1996) failed at the box-office. This movie was not planned as a Tales from the Crypt (1989) movie. It is a loose remake of I Walked with a Zombie (1943).
    • Goofs
      When Wesley grabs Paul's shirt, the collar is sticking out. It cuts to another angle and the shirt collar is folded in.
    • Quotes

      The Crypt Keeper: [in a fake Jamaican accent] Oh, what up my people? Welcome to Jamaica man! This is your old bosom bloody the Cryptkeeper.

      Hot Girl: Nice hair.

      The Crypt Keeper: Aint they cool? On me they call these "deadlocks".

      [Cackles]

      The Crypt Keeper: Woah! One of the things I love about Jamaica is the eye popping honeys. Of course, I'd prefer them with a little less meat on their bones, or better yet, just bones

      [Cackles. A woman brings him a drink with a shrunken head in it]

      The Crypt Keeper: T'anks but that's not what I be meanin when I say I want a little head.

      [Cackles]

      The Crypt Keeper: Anyway, mon, I just wrapped my new movie here in Jamaica, where they dance, smoke grass and all the nice girls be in the voodoo trance. What a place to work. You've got mangos, papayas,

      [Focus in on a woman's breasts]

      The Crypt Keeper: tourists and they're all so delicous.

      [Cackles]

      The Crypt Keeper: So enough of the jabberin'

      [We focus in on a woman lying on her back. She's slowly taking off her bra]

      The Crypt Keeper: Our movie awaits... oy! So sit back and relaxe kiddies, and don't worry, be happy! The beast is yet to come! Hahahahahahaha!

    • Crazy credits
      On the R1 DVD, the credits conclude and it fades to black. Suddenly there's a few brief scenes with the Cryptkeeper, as well as additional credits for the Cryptkeeper segments.
    • Alternate versions
      Internationally, this was released as a stand-alone film, but when issued in the USA, it included additional segments before the movie and after the end credits featuring Tales from the Crypt (1989) host The Cryptkeeper.
    • Connections
      Follows Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Shame and Scandal in the Family
      Written by Sir Lancelot and Fitzroy Alexander (as Lord Melody)

      Performed by Joe 90

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Revelation
    • Filming locations
      • Jamaica
    • Production companies
      • RKO Radio Pictures
      • Silver Pictures
      • Tales From The Crypt Holdings
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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $241
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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