Yes, properly. The Ritual is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is The Ritual?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is The Ritual rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Not one for kids.

The Ritual (2017)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery

Four friends on a hiking trip confront an ancient evil that slowly stalks them through the desolate woods.

Bleak and suspenseful. A full-attention watch that takes its time. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix.

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The Ritual parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is The Ritual scary?: Yes, properly. The Ritual is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is The Ritual?: Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is The Ritual rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Not one for kids.