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 posterHereditary2018 VS The Ritual posterThe Ritual2017
HereditaryThe Ritual
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 6.3/10
Year20182017
Length2h 8m1h 34m
GenresHorror, Mystery, ThrillerHorror, Mystery, Thriller
Country–Canada
DirectorAri AsterDavid Bruckner
Main castToni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Dowd, Milly ShapiroSam 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.

Where to watch

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