
The Ritual(2017)
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.


“Fear Lives in the Dark.”
When plans for a weekend vacation hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends find themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, tensions mount as long-buried secrets are revealed. As the body count rises, the group must put their differences aside and fight for survival.

Joey Lauren Adams
Vicky

Elizabeth Gillies
Mandy

Paul Iacono
Sean

Thorsten Kaye
Carl

Amaury Nolasco
Douglas

Keke Palmer
Alissa

Jeremy Sumpter
Matt

Parker Young
Jeff

Eve
Barbara (uncredited)
Mike J. Regan
Creature (uncredited)
Animal is a thriller, horror film released in 2014 exploring themes of monster, predator, vacation, forest, cabin, animals. Directed by Brett Simmons, it stars Joey Lauren Adams, Elizabeth Gillies, Paul Iacono. When plans for a weekend vacation hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends find themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, tensions mount as long-buried secrets are revealed. As the body count rises, the group must put their differences aside and fight for survival.
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