Carl Roberts 
You Must Have Faith as Al Pacino and Dan Stevens exorcise demons in the Altitude movie, The Ritual, now available to watch at home.
Altitude has announced that the real-life exorcism horror film, The Ritual, is now available to watch at home on digital platforms. After a wide theatrical release on 30th May, the film will now be available to watch at home. Starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, the film is a faithful and terrifying depiction of the case of Emma Schmidt. Whose alleged decades of demonic possession culminated in a series of exorcisms in 1928.
PREMISE
Based on True Events. The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two priests who went to war with Satan to save her soul.
THE CAST
The film stars Academy Award-winner Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy) and Dan Stevens (Abigail), with Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga) and Abigail Cowen (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) rounding out the cast. The Ritual was directed by David Midell (The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain), who co-wrote the film with Enrico Natale (Catalyst).
ABOUT THE FILM
Using extensive notes taken at the time by Father Steiger, portrayed by Dan Stevens. The Ritual is a faithful and terrifying depiction of the case of Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen), also known as Anna Ecklund. Emma Schmidt’s story starts with her first documented episode of alleged demonic possession at age fourteen. Over the years, this led to a series of exorcisms in 1928. Father Theophilus Riesinger, portrayed by Academy Award-winner Al Pacino in the film, took charge of her case.
The production was filmed in a real parish. The local priest, Father Aaron Williams, consulted about exorcisms and the struggles of witnessing such rituals. As well as the effects on the individuals being afflicted.
Watch The Ritual now onAltitude.film and other digital platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon, Rakuten, and Virgin TV
CREDITS
Distributor: Altitude
Digital Release Date: 30 June
Available on: iTunes, Amazon, Rakuten, Virgin
Short Synopsis: Based on True Events. The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt. And the two priests who went to war with Satan to save her soul.
Director: David Midell
Writer: David Midell and Enrico Natale
Cast: Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen
Run Time: 98 Mins
Cert: 15
The Ritual is now available to watch at home.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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