The Ritual Killer

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The Ritual Killer
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by George Gallo
Screenplay by
  • Robert T. Bowersox
  • Jennifer Lemmon
  • Francesco Cinquemani
  • Giorgia Iannone
  • Luca Giliberto
  • Ferdinando Dell'Omo
Story by
  • Joe Lemmon
  • Francesco Cinquemani
  • Giorgia Iannone
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Andrzej Sekula
Edited byYvan Gauthier
Music byTom Russbueldt
Production
company
Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
Distributed by
Release date
  • March 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Ritual Killer is a 2023 American action-thriller film directed by George Gallo. It stars Cole Hauser and Morgan Freeman. It was released by Screen Media and Redbox Entertainment on March 10, 2023.

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Premise

Unable to process the death of his daughter, Clinton, Mississippi Homicide Detective Lucas Boyd embarks on a hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual known as Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Dr. Mackles, an anthropologist and local college professor hiding an unspeakable secret.

Cast

Production

In August 2021, it was reported that George Gallo would direct the action thriller film Muti. The screenplay was written by Bob Bowersox, Jennifer Lemmon, Francesco Cinquemani, Giorgia Iannone, Luca Giliberto, and Ferdinando Dell'Omo, based on a story by Joe Lemmon, Cinquemani and Iannone. Cole Hauser, Morgan Freeman, Peter Stormare, and Vernon Davis were announced as part of the cast. [1] Filming began that same month in Jackson, Mississippi, with Murielle Hilaire and Julie Lott joining the cast. [2] [3] [4] Additional filming took place in Rome, Italy. [5]

Release

In September 2021, Redbox Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film in the United States and Canada. [6] In February 2023, the film's trailer was released, revealing its new title, The Ritual Killer. It was released by Screen Media in theaters, on demand and as a DVD and Blu-Ray Redbox exclusive on March 10, 2023. [7]

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 11% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2.90/10. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (August 17, 2021). "Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser To Lead George Gallo Action-Thriller Muti; The Exchange To Handle Sales". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. ↑ Anderson, Rosalyn (August 26, 2021). "Filming underway in the Capital City on Muti starring Morgan Freeman". WLBT . Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 19, 2021). "Exclusive: Murielle Hilaire Joins Cole Hauser and Morgan Freeman in Serial Killler Thriller Muti". Collider . Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  4. ↑ Gallant, Jacob (August 25, 2021). "Morgan Freeman movie filming in Jackson". WLOX . Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Movie starring Morgan Freeman, Vernon Davis now filming in Mississippi". WTOK-TV . August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (September 8, 2021). "Redbox Picks Up Rights To Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser Action Movie Muti". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  7. ↑ Echebiri, Makuochi (February 16, 2023). "'The Ritual Killer' Trailer Shows Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser Hunting a Vicious Killer". Collider . Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ "The Ritual Killer". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media.
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