
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.



Rio Dewanto
John Evans

Hannah Al Rashid
Woman

Marsha Timothy
Wife

Surya Saputra
Husband
Aridh Tritama
Boy

Izzi Isman
Girl

Sadha Triyudha
Older Son
Jose Gamo
Younger Son
Ritual is a horror, mystery film released in 2012. Directed by Joko Anwar, it stars Rio Dewanto, Hannah Al Rashid, Marsha Timothy. A father on vacation wakes up separated from his family and races through the woods to find them.
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