Welcome to a chilling Journey
Ever watch a movie that sends chills down your spine? Netflix’s ‘The Ritual’ does just that! Directed by David Bruckner, ‘The Ritual’ is a spine-tingling horror film from 2017. It combines elements of folk horror, cult horror and haunted house horror, all set in a spooky forest in Sweden. It’s not the gloomy forest that will keep you on the edge of your seat – it’s a scary supernatural beast named Moder. Let’s peel back the layers and find out more about ‘The Ritual’ and the fearsome Moder!
The Horrors of The Ritual
‘The Ritual’ isn’t your typical story of friends on holiday. Picture this- Rob, Luke, Dom, Phil and Hutch take a trip for a fun hike in Sweden. Sadly, Rob falls prey to violent robbers, leaving the others to convert their hike into a tribute to Rob. As they stray off the path into a twisted forest, the real nightmare starts.
The group witnesses a series of eerie events. They soon discover that they’re sharing the forest with an intimidating monster deity, Moder. Their once fun hiking trip now turns into a horror show with scary cultists, horrifying ends and a direct face-off with the monstrous Moder!
Meet Moder: The Terror God
Moder isn’t your average horror movie monster. It’s a Jötun, a giant creature from Norse mythology that often clashes with the gods from Asgard. It’s even rumoured to be Loki’s offspring, the sly trickster god. So you can already guess what Moder brings to the table!
Moder is a big four-legged beast that eerily looks like an elk. It’s the creature’s head that is super creepy. It has a mix of human and animal traits, including human-like limbs and two large yellow eyes. This baffling mix of human and animal elements sets Moder apart as the perfect villain for a horror film.
What Can Moder Do?
Moder’s imposing size and creepy appearance are scary enough. But its supernatural abilities are what make it a true god of terror. It can change into any form, making it unpredictable. Moreover, it offers a twisted form of immortality to its dedicated followers. However, the catch is that those followers turn into mummified monsters stuck in Moder’s forest!
Not so tough now, Moder!
You might be wondering if there’s any escape from Moder and its dreadful powers. Despite its impressive skills, Moder has a weak spot- it can’t or won’t leave the forest boundary. So, the lucky ones who manage to get past the forest limits can breathe a sigh of relief!
End Thoughts
Bringing it all together, ‘The Ritual’ is a thrilling mix of survival and horror genres, amplified by Moder’s horrifying presence. This film redefines folk horror, bringing in a mythical monster deity into a hiking trip gone wrong, thus, scaring us out of our wits! If you’re up for a nerve-wracking thrill ride, ‘The Ritual’ is one movie that won’t disappoint.
Remember, forest hikes are fun, unless you bump into Moder! So be prepared for an eerie watch when you dive into ‘The Ritual’. Happy (or not so happy) viewing!
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