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Cast
Morgan Freeman
as Dr. Mackles
Cole Hauser
as Detective Lucas Boyd
Vernon Davis
as Randoku
Peter Stormare
as Captain Marchand
Giuseppe Zeno
as Inspector Mario Lavazzi
Murielle Hilaire
as Detective Kersch
Luke Stratte-McClure
as Detective Claussen
Brian Kurlander
as Shelby Farner
Julie Lott Gallo
as Doctor Mannheim
Destiny Loren
as Katie Franklin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2023
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Thriller, Action
Votes375
DirectorGeorge Gallo
WritersJoe Lemmon, Francesco Cinquemani, Giorgia Iannone De Sousa
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ritual Killer
About The Ritual Killer
Unable to process the death of his daughter, Detective Boyd embarks on a hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual: Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Professor Mackles, an anthropologist who hides an unspeakable secret. The line between sanity and madness thins as Boyd goes deeper into the killer’s world.
Directed by George Gallo, The Ritual Killer leans on a strong ensemble — Morgan Freeman, Cole Hauser, Vernon Davis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2023.
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