In an old, deserted villa, three friends, Bea, Sophia, and Justin, play a game that demands they read from a book with a red cover. Little do they know, each story they read aloud paves the way for demonic forces to enter their reality, weaving a tapestry of horror that spans from wartime atrocities to the darkest corners of the human psyche. THE RED BOOK RITUAL is an anthology that brings to life tales of haunting despair and eerie encounters: a war veteran faces the unspeakable evil lurking within his wife, influenced by an ominous stray cat; a couple's shattered relationship is tested further by a sinister child on a desolate road; a grotesque ritual involving a young girl and her bound father challenges the bounds of family ties; and a doctor's desperate fight to save her brother introduces her to a nightmarish realm within the hospital walls. Lastly, a secluded cult's twisted ideology brings about an inevitable, bloody reckoning. As each story unfolds, the friends realize the grave mistake of invoking such malevolence, battling to end the game before it consumes them. THE RED BOOK RITUAL, with its blend of spine-chilling narratives and a deep dive into themes of loss, guilt, and survival, marks a thrilling addition to the horror genre. Directed by a cadre of international filmmakers, this film stands as a grim reminder of the power of stories and the dark truths they can unveil.
Horror, Independent
1h 23min
16 FSK
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This horror anthology brings tales of eerie encounters and spooky despair to life.
In an old, deserted villa, three friends, Bea, Sophia, and Justin, play a game that demands they read from a book with a red cover. Little do they know, each story they read aloud paves the way for demonic forces to enter their reality, weaving a tapestry of horror that spans from wartime atrocities to the darkest corners of the human psyche.
THE RED BOOK RITUAL is an anthology that brings to life tales of haunting despair and eerie encounters: a war veteran faces the unspeakable evil lurking within his wife, influenced by an ominous stray cat; a couple's shattered relationship is tested further by a sinister child on a desolate road; a grotesque ritual involving a young girl and her bound father challenges the bounds of family ties; and a doctor's desperate fight to save her brother introduces her to a nightmarish realm within the hospital walls. Lastly, a secluded cult's twisted ideology brings about an inevitable, bloody reckoning.
As each story unfolds, the friends realize the grave mistake of invoking such malevolence, battling to end the game before it consumes them. THE RED BOOK RITUAL, with its blend of spine-chilling narratives and a deep dive into themes of loss, guilt, and survival, marks a thrilling addition to the horror genre. Directed by a cadre of international filmmakers, this film stands as a grim reminder of the power of stories and the dark truths they can unveil.