Hereditary vs The Ritual
Hereditary has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.3/10 for The Ritual). The Ritual is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 8m. The Ritual is the older of the two (2017 against 2018). Both are horror, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Hereditary | The Ritual | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | Ari Aster | David Bruckner |
| Main cast | Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Dowd, Milly Shapiro | Sam Troughton, Robert James-Collier, Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Paul Reid |
Synopsis
Hereditary
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
The Ritual
A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
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