The Ritual

• Directed by: David Midell
• Written by: Enrico Natale, David Midell
• Produced by: Enrico Natale, Ross Marks, Andrew Stevens, Mitchell Welch
• Starring: Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen, María Camila Giraldo, Meadow Williams, Patrick Fabian, Patricia Heaton
• Cinematography: Adam Biddle
• Edited by: Enrico Natale
• Music by: Jason Lazarus, Joseph Trapanese
• Production companies: Cinemachine Shop, Andrew Stevens Entertainment
• Distributed by: XYZ Films
• Release dates: June 6, 2025
• Running time: 98 minutes

The harrowing true story of Emma Schmidt. Two priests--one questioning his faith and one reckoning with a troubled past--must work together to perform a series of terrifying exorcisms to save the young woman's soul. The Ritual is based on the true story of Emma Schmidt's 1928 exorcism--one of the most terrifying in U.S. history. After years of disturbing behavior, she underwent a week-long ordeal in an Iowa convent led by Father Theophilus Riesinger. Witnesses reported levitation, unearthly voices, and supernatural strength. Sanctioned by the Church, her case inspired decades of horror--and now, The Ritual brings the original story to life.