The Ritual Killer
Synopsis
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.
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-21
Top Cast
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Morgan Freeman
Dr. Mackles
Cole Hauser
Detective Lucas Boyd
Vernon Davis
Randoku
Peter Stormare
Captain Marchand
Giuseppe Zeno
Inspector Mario Lavazzi
Murielle Hilaire
Detective Kersch
Luke Stratte-McClure
Detective Claussen
Brian Kurlander
Shelby Farner
Julie Lott Gallo
Doctor Mannheim
Destiny Loren
Katie Franklin
Virginia Dru Bramblett
Jesse Boyd
Paul Sampson
Officer Pete Willen
Ron Goleman
Preston
Lara Pictet
Officer Cooper
Giuseppe Zeno
Lavazzi
Mayumi Roller
Deelie Boyd
Talia Asseraf
Terry
Cody Lemmon
Stefano
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMarch 10, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 16, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Gallo
- Screenplay & Story
- Luca Giliberto, Francesco Cinquemani, Bob Bowersox, Jennifer Lemmon, Giorgia Iannone De Sousa, Ferdinando Dell'Omo
- Original Score
- Tom Russbueldt
- Original Title
- The Ritual Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Wonderfilm Media, Black Diamond Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Gallo
Luca Giliberto, Francesco Cinquemani, Bob Bowersox, Jennifer Lemmon, Giorgia Iannone De Sousa, Ferdinando Dell'Omo, Joe Lemmon
Tom Russbueldt
Andrzej Sekula
Yvan Gauthier
Danielle Maloni, Marc Danon, Monika Bacardi, Giovanna Trischitta, Joe Lemmon
Department Leadership Roster
George Gallo
Director
Andrzej Sekula
Director of Photography
Danielle Maloni
Producer
Luca Giliberto
Screenplay
Monika Bacardi
Producer
Francesco Cinquemani
Screenplay
Joe Lemmon
Producer
Andrea Iervolino
Producer
Tom Russbueldt
Original Music Composer
Bret Saxon
Producer
Yvan Gauthier
Editor
Jeff Bowler
Producer
Bob Bowersox
Screenplay
Jennifer Lemmon
Screenplay
Francesco Cotone
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ritual Killer
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What is The Ritual Killer about?
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.
Who directed The Ritual Killer?
The Ritual Killer was directed by George Gallo.
Who stars in The Ritual Killer?
The principal cast of The Ritual Killer includes Morgan Freeman, Cole Hauser, Vernon Davis, Peter Stormare, Giuseppe Zeno.
When was The Ritual Killer released and how long is it?
The Ritual Killer was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ritual Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ritual Killer was composed by Tom Russbueldt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ritual Killer?
The Ritual Killer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).