THE RITUAL (Moder, Eldritch Child of Loki + Ending) EXPLAINED
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2023
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As requested, today we’ll be exploring The Ritual, the 2017 British horror film directed by David Bruckner and written by Joe Barton, based on Adam Nevill's novel of the same name, published in 2011.
Starring Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, Sam Troughton, and Paul Reid, the film revolves around a group of old college friends haunted by the death of one of their own.
Reuniting for a hiking trip in Sweden, the fractured friends hope to use the adventure as a final send off to their fallen comrade. But when one of them is injured, forcing them to take a shortcut, the team building exercise enters the realm of the cosmic horror as a menacing presence begins stalking them.
"The Ritual” is no ordinary stroll in the woods. It's a harrowing tale of grief, guilt, friendship, chaos and old gods that lurk in the shadowy depths of the uncharted Scandinavian wilderness.
As we delve into this deep, dark cinematic forest, we'll examine the story, the monstrous entity that haunts our protagonists, the mythology it’s based on, the differences between the novel and film, in addition to the meaning behind the ending.
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The fact that his reaction wasn’t a snippy joke or response, but a primal yell was such a great way to finish it
Marvel movie: “let’s not do that again 😂👌🏼👌🏼”
If this was marvel....
Luke : looks like you're...... Deer-nied
@@TheHmongol XD some lines were just to much, almost prefer that
Yes. YES! This is a thing that can end your existence or break your mind. A snarky comment is not appropriate at this moment. Very few productions recently explore the absolute finality of an existential threat. That's what I want to see. The extremes of human experience and behavior. We want to feel what they feel, to explore what we might never experience. Are we obsessed with ourselves? Unbelievably. Us that a bad thing? The extreme opposite. ❤
It was truly moving
By far one of the creepiest and most creative monster designs I'd seen in years. Watching this for the first time I was genuinely impressed.
Is it Crack you smoked? That's just a Wendigo.
I don't mean to shit on this comment but the monster in the movie no one gets out alive which is also based on a book written by the same guy who wrote the book the ritual the monster looks very similar it isn't the same but its like the same type of monster just from a different culture.
@@XeroFailGames Yea, dude loves his folkloric monsters.
I think it's the best monster design since Alien's Xenomorph.
The Jotan is excellent 😀
It's something I saw with no spoilers and no expectations, and I immediately considered it one of the best horror films I've ever seen.
Modern filmmaking needs more creatures that look scary like these as opposed to jump scares..
I've always thought the design of the creature at the end was so unique and something hard to take your eyes off of.
Same here. Its more amorphous in the novel, so I love that Bruckner and his team went for the striking human/animal hybrid in the adaptation
I think it's a great representation of the craziness that Norse mythology offers with its monsters and especially Loki's children. It is somehow unimaginable but after you see it, it makes sense in a way. It's terrifying as something we don't understand but at the same time recognizable.
@@XSR_RUGGER Well said.
@@filmcomicsexplained can you review the film no one gets out alive it was also made by Adam Neville and also dives into mythology only this is Mesoamerica rather than Scandinavian.
I had to watch the movie twice to get a better grasp on what I looking at.
Never gonna get over Luke’s response of an old lady squinting at him being to deck her right in the nose, complete with a little cloud of dust as the hit connects. I genuinely lost it so hard when I first saw the movie I had to pause and let the cackle come out for the next few minutes with that one 😭
😭 rip granny
That part was hilarious. I'm thinking it's an intentional nod to The Wicker Man.
ngl seeing that part in the breakdown having not watched the film, this was exactly my same reaction as well, lmao. fucking dying over here.
Same here, I didn’t expect to laugh that hard hahahaha.
Kratos: boy I said hunt the deer not seduce it
Mimir: this might’ve been my fault, brother
Kratos: boy where's ur next booty call
Atreus: in the direction of deer
This is an actual good unique movie. Wish netflix would stop pumping rubish movies out and stick to quality ones like this.
This movie scared me so bad, but it's conclusion is so cathartic, which is perfect considering the main character himself was looking for redemption and really makes you feel for him.
Not gonna lie, Moder is by far the creepiest monster I've seen on screen so far. Even now, laying eyes upon it, fills me with a feeling of dread. Absolutely outstanding for a movie to achieve this!
Were you considering a lie?
@@Sandman_Slim What are you talking about??
Check out No One Gets Out Alive, the goddess/monster design there is topnotch. The Ritual has reference on one of the scene there, apparently its on the same universe.
Pumpkin head
@@jedodedo thanks so much for the recommendation! Will definitely check it out 💪🏻
I love the shots of the convenience store in the forest, it makes it look so surreal. The primal scream seems fitting for the end given what he’s gone through. A horror movie I love to rewatch.
The most often used runes here are Othala (the one that looks like a moon lander) and Algiz (the one that looks like an arm with a three-fingered hand).
Othala means "heritage" or "the piece of land inherited from the ancestors". It represents the letter O.
Algiz means "elk" in older rune alphabets, but has a side meaning as "help" (= the "outstretched hand" symbolises protection). It's not 100% clear what letter it represents, but all the rune books I used stated it was Z.
This makes sense in context: Othala tells the hikers, that they've entered Moder's inherited homeland. Algiz refers to Moder's deer-like appearance with the outstretched human hands, and could also be used for protection by the worshippers.
But there's a second interesting reference: The shot at 5:04 shows Algiz in the middle and Othala on the right. If you translate them, this is Z (Algiz) as the last letter of the Latin alphabet and Omega (Othala) as the last letter of the Greek alphabet.
This shot says, that things have come to an end for the characters: Three of them will die and one won't return home.
In reverse, if you went by the rules of Stargate, Othala would be the chevron, that symbolises your starting point - the home planet. But here I'm pretty sure it represents Moder's homeland.
One of my favorite movies. The subtle use of the monster throughout the movie was perfect.
Like one scene where you see him walking in the background following the main gang twords the beginning
I think my favourite thing about this movie is the number of times Moder can be seen slipping around trees and watching the characters.
This is absolutely one of my favourite horror films. The monster design alone but the cinematography is absolutely beautiful. I remember watching it with my parents and a storm blew open our back door during a tense moment. Scared us stupid but makes me love them film more
*door slams open* THEIR IN THE HOUSE!!!!
The Ritual was better than I thought it would be. One of the best films based off of Norse mythology.
Idk Marvel is pretty sick
@@grizzly_8917 Marvel is so separate that its barely even related anymore. Just names of Gods slapped onto character’s that look and act nothing like their Mythical counterparts.
@Liam M nah man, marvel is perfect 1:1 Norse/pagan mythology.
@@grizzly_8917 You clearly haven’t read any.😂 Name one thing that’s even similar.
@@LiamMacD uh Thor is in it dum dum?
Respect to homie for having a clear shot and actually taking it
Fairly certain that the woman who speaks English is the same girl from the family photo showed earlier in the movie...love the content mate!
I love how near the start you actually do see Modor move behind some trees close together so it's more movement than an overt appearance.
So creepy.
The first Rune is Othala it means possession, wisdom, talent, heritage, ancestry, experience, and homecoming.
This could mean Moder now owns them or they're coming home.
The book was far creepier. Especially the cult consisting of wild teenagers on the run from the law. The creature was also much faster, almost like a shadow as it moved about the trees.
The monster design was fantastic and the atmospheric dread was palpable throughout the movie. What a surprising Netflix gem.
I remember that while searching for a review of this movie I stumbled into this channel 4 years ago. Ever since I've been a huge fan of yours. Happy to see you revisiting this horror classic
Welcome back! And thank you Juan :)
Dude, your analysis of films is super impressive. Quite a gift you have.
This is such a rough movie. I can't get over the toxic friendship and toughness themes. He wouldn't have saved Robert. He would've just died. Acting like he refused to save him from a fire or something is absurd.
Also, I think it's what sets him apart from his friends. He's faced a situation where he had to do nothing because to do anything would just lead to him getting killed too. All his friends are just "OH I WOULDA" about it, when "they woulda" just been killed too.
@morganleanderblake678 Some people prefer to look at as in, sacrificing your life for life of your friend is worth the effort. But let's be frank. Most people would just stay behind that counter even if the think they wouldn't. And dying is legitimate outcome, even if you put up a fight.
I wonder what the creature would have done if the main character started praying to Odin or Thor to help him.
Thor is the Guardian of Humanity and Slayer of Jotun, so I’d bet He’d grant his Strength.💪🏻💙
Hang him from the trees, like all of the others
@@LiamMacD good gods never are in these movies
@@LiamMacD good gods never are in these movies
Moder would have gotten enrage and most likely killed him on the spot. Especially praying to another diety in it domain.
The shot of Moder by the fire is iconic! such a good monster design!
I never thought that I'd say Netflix made my favorite horror movie, but this is it. I've also read the book, and normally I never like the movie adaptation better, but in this case I prefer the movie. The setting, the build up of dread, the fact that the characters are believable, and then the creature reveal and design are an amalgamation of what makes a fantastic horror movie.
The set where they film where the department stores got mixed with the forest… Amazing!!!
I want a sequel just so we can get more of Moder Awesome creature design!
If I learned anything from Hollywood, especially the *Alien* franchise, sequels just ruin the original idea.
I always found this design SO freaking cool. I live part time in the Kentucky Appalachian mountains, my great great grandma has a cabin up in the deep parts of the woods, we were ALWAYS warned from wandering after dark, you never know what could be lurking and I do NOT need to find some Eldritch horror like this 💀😂
What? you don’t want to meet the Appalachian sewer freaks?
As a massive horror fan and a professional scare actor, this is one of the best modern horror movies I’ve seen. There are a few little things I could pick at but honestly they don’t matter just personal preference. I love this movie
This movie gave me a level of "uncomfortable in my own skin," which I haven't experienced since watching R rated scary films as a child. My only regret is that I can't unsee it and experience it again!
When it first came out I was slowly coming around to one of its more subtle messages: it's not easy to keep friend groups when you're in your early to mid 30s.
Thank you for doing this video man! I've been waiting for this one for some time.
This is one of the most underrated films I've ever seen. I'm very surprised that not many people on UA-cam do not react to this one.
Modern classic, thanks for reviewing this one.
Happened upon this not long after release, and oh bo-y was it a pleasant surprise. Decently paced, consistent acting, writing, and we actually get to see the beast in all its glory. Cgi in this is decent too. Imo, well-rounded film. Had me hooked from start to finish. Worth a watch even if you haven't seen it yet and still seen this video, I often find that if Niyat, Wow or Dead Meat has uploaded anything regarding a film, I get an honest take on whether it's worth a watch.
Gonna settle into this lovely 35 min video now.
It's been a while since I've checked you out, I miss your narration and break downs. Bravo, now imma go binge everything I've missed. ❤
That final inclusion of the novels final chapter speak EXACTLY to the experience of Trauma, common among those who have served, and it's beautiful.
Oooofff.... ending the video with Hutch's blood-curdling scream... well done, Niyat
It’s been years already since I first watched this masterpiece. Today, I thought of it randomly, and looked up a nice, thorough breakdown of it - instead of an inevitable rewatch - this is a great video. 👍🏼👍🏼
Honestly, I hope we see More Norse, Slavic and Celtic themed Horror movies. We’ve all seen Demons, we’ve all seen Satan and they just aren’t Scary anymore, show us more Jotun, show us Faeries and Baba Yaga. These Ancient faiths all had their evil spirits, lets make them have the spotlight again.👏🏻
Show us LOVECRAFTIAN!!!!
The Witcher series is based in eastern European folklore
I’m getting old. I have watched all kinds of horror films. Over the last 10 years or so I’ve lost that … thing that lets you enjoy the fear of horror and mystery in horror. This movie reignited my inner fears and caused me to become engaged with this genre again. I loved it.
I love the creature design, so ominous and unique. Especially the arm antlers, I hope that there’s more movies with such interesting designs. Love your videos so I’m quite excited to finish the rest of this :)
Another flawless video 💎
Love to see it something about The Ritual, four years later! Wondered momentarily if it was a reupload. Thank you Niyat!
It is a reupload.
I always mistake foundflix with filmcomics.
Foundflix did this movie years ago. Both great breakdowns
Yeah, I dont get it. You search by popular videos on his channel and The Ritual is his most popular with 5.8M views - 4 years ago. Is this a re-uplad or is this a "brand new" video about excactly the same topic...??
Rule 1: DO NOT go into the forests of the “Old Country”
Or just in general.
Shit is haunted no matter what country your in.
I go camping in Norway often 😅
@@howardhavardramberg7160
Good for you bud. I'm not as brave.
This movie scared the shit out of me when I stumbled upon it during the 2020 lockdowns one night XD I don't usually go for darker movies like this but it was super well done and I couldn't resist.
I really like the lore of this creature. It’s so creepy 🥰
Absolutely outstanding video thanks for covering this excellent movie!😎👍👍
Wow so much work went into this video! Great job!
Great movie and even better deep dive video into it..This will go into my favorites list, great job on this video!
I have full certainty this will be an amazing video.
Ahh, you're a person of culture I see. lol Thank you :)
*shoots the Creature*
Loki Offspring: *slowly turns its head*
Protagonist's heart: 📈📈📈📈📈📈📈
It was in that moment that he knew he F**ked up lol
Thank you for covering this! I loved the movie and as a norse pagan i really enjoy these kind of depictions of my peoples mythology.
Oh hell yeah! I have been feinding for some FCE!! Thank you Niyat!!!
Love these eldritch videos lately man!
Glad to hear it!
There is another Netflix movie made by the same people that involves an ancient Mayan god that is equally as terrifying.
There is actually an easter egg in that movie that mentions this movie's events. There is a scene with a news report in the background that mentions missing hikers in Sweden.
Under the radar cinematic universe.
Moder has one of my favourite film monster designs. She is elegant and creepy at the same time
Underrated masterpiece! The main character acting and the creature itself tied I'm with the changing environment make this such an excellent film
One of the most underrated horror movies 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 📽 🙌 .. thanks for the video .
I thought the reason luke could get out at the end was because the entity let him because it respected he had overcome his trauma
Plot armor
Lovely film. I watched it after seeing your video about Modor years ago!
I love this movie. Not only is the monster design incredible but the inclusion of very old mythology is fascinating.
We think of Norse mythology as just stories in books. For thousands of years people lived in those old northern forests and the myths were very real to them. Trolls hiding in the rocks. Trickster spirits.
The thought of it being real with an old village paused in time from the old pagan days was so cool.
The film does a really good job of creating its Swedish forest setting convincingly. All the way from its filming location in the forests of Romania :)))))
Thank you for a great in-Depth Video about a Great Movie 😀
I really enjoyed this movie. Having read the novel I was surprised at how loyal to novel the movie was able to stay with quite a large amount of differences. It still FEELS the same, despite the changes and shifting focus.
Definitely a great surprise when this popped on my notifications.
Ive read the book, youve done a great job lf explaining the differences in the book and movie. Love your channel.
The last movie I saw with my mother who loved horror. Death comes for us all
I'm not a horror fan, but I really enjoy these movie analyses. Great vid 👍🏼
Glad you like them! :)
This is definitely my favourite horror movie, and it's mainly because the horror elements are not the focus, but a way to deeply understand the real horror, the trauma of the protagonist. I love how his inner hell seeps into the forest more and more, and I love that he has to embrace, to become stronger for it to save himself.
Being able to save others is an amazing thing, but against insurmountable odds, against a world that seems to want you to either submit or die, finding a way to live and survive on your own is plenty heroic.
when Moder sat in that position @ 20:20 it very much reminded me of Totem Poles. Something about that image really hit me
I remember when the dude gave grandma that one hitter quitter...I was on the floor DYING. Shit came outta nowhere 😂😂😂😂
I really enjoyed this explainer, only quibble I have is when you mentioned Loki being an agent of chaos. That's half true; while Loki can be quite chaotic he was also very much a problem solver. Often times he had to solve other problems that the other gods had gotten themselves into. Or out of deals they made.
His literally the god of mischief and tricks
@@blackwingdragonmasta true, I'm not saying he isn't but to portray the god as only chaos and mischief feels like it ignores the other things that the god credited for but often overlooked
Child of Loki? What has Tom Hiddleston been up to lately!?
He got depressed after season one of his show and banged a Jotunn. As you do lol
@@filmcomicsexplained just glad it wasn't God of War's Loki.
@@filmcomicsexplainedkinky!!!
Just doing my regular exultation to the algorithm gods 😂
Excellent video by the way Niyat 👌
Thank you!
I just love how people still talking about this movie tbh, nordic myth as horror concept always fascinated me and add unique elements to the movie, love it
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Freaking awesome.
I love this movie and I tell everyone to watch it when i get a chance
I wish there were more movies like this. Such an ominous setting, a uniquely terrifying monster, and very believable characters.
You should cover the film “no one gets out alive” its a “sister film” since its based on a book by the same author of “The Ritual”
Love the longer vids
Luke did right thing in store. Good work on the video.
I think my favorite part in this movie (besides the one in the thumbnail), is the cabin. It's just so errie, and the effigy just tops it off. Just top notch horror imo.
I love love loved this movie and loved the creature design and loved the minimal use of it. Great example of good design and good minimal use to leave my imagination to do the work. ❤
I like before i watch because i have NEVER been disappointed ❤
This Seems Like A Really Cool Survival Horror Flick. I Like Luke's Battle Cry Of Victory & Survival. Awesome Video!
Great movie! Freaked me out! Great mythology behind it.
Nevill said in an interview that the creature was inspired by Shub-Niggurath, the Lovecraftian monster.
Another excellent intelligent deconstruction of a fantastic ip.
Moral of the story: If one of your friends dies, don't gather up your other friends and go on a camping trip.
Cool! Haven't seen your videos in a while! I highly recommend you do a video on the 1975 dystopian action thriller ROLLER BALL starring the late James Caan and Sir John Houseman.
Great suggestion!
The reason moder couldnt leave the forest i think is cause of either the runes that kept her there or the forest itself keeps moder there cause it can't go where moder has no control of , it controls the forest therefore it bound to the forest, just my best guess
Yeah this is an amazing, horrifying movie, just overflowing with atmosphere and feeling. Spall and the rest of the awesome actors just nail the vibe, hopeless and frustrated and powerless at times. I used to love Blair Witch Project, and this movie embodies some of the best horror aspects of that movie-being lost in wilderness and at the mercy of other-worldly powers. Thank you for the excellent breakdown on this, cheers!
The monster in this movie really got me
The cabin scenes were so good!
This was such like a movie that just flew under the radar. Like if I mentioned this to anyone, they've never heard of it ever or they saw the title on Netflix.
this movie has such great storytelling and an unforgettable monster design. easily one of my favorite netflix originals
One of my fav all time movies
I swear you've made a video on the Ritual before. No complaints though because i love this movie.