Rituals
“If you go down in the woods today, you're in for a big surprise.”
Synopsis
Five doctors go camping in the remote woods of Northern Ontario. When their boots are stolen they begin to suspect they are being stalked.
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Rituals (1977)
Type: Clip • Published 2021-10-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Sutherland
- Original Score
- Hagood Hardy
- Original Title
- Rituals
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canart Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Carter
Ian Sutherland
Hagood Hardy
René Verzier, James B. Kelly
George Appleby
Lawrence Dane, Harry H. Novak, Harold Greenberg, Robert A. Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Carter
Director
Ian Sutherland
Screenplay
Lawrence Dane
Producer
Harry H. Novak
Producer
Hagood Hardy
Original Music Composer
René Verzier
Director of Photography
George Appleby
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rituals
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What is Rituals about?
Five doctors go camping in the remote woods of Northern Ontario. When their boots are stolen they begin to suspect they are being stalked.
Who directed Rituals?
Rituals was directed by Peter Carter.
Who stars in Rituals?
The principal cast of Rituals includes Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane, Robin Gammell, Ken James, Gary Reineke.
When was Rituals released and how long is it?
Rituals was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Rituals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rituals was composed by Hagood Hardy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rituals?
Rituals holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).