On Tuesday, XYZ Films released the official theatrical trailer for the upcoming exorcism horror “The Ritual,” which stars Al Pacino and Dan Stevens.
Written and Directed by David Midell, “The Ritual” is inspired by the original accounts of America’s most infamous exorcism, which were chronicled in the 1935 book, “Begone Stan!” It tells the story of the exorcism of 46-year-old Emma Schmidt, who for years experienced frightening blackouts, aversion to holy objects, and other unspeakable afflictions. Her suffering was documented in medical evaluations, mental hygiene reports, and personal diaries. After extensive psychiatric treatment provided no relief, Emma’s priest recommended a more spiritual remedy: a solemn exorcism. After a marathon 72-hour exorcism, Emma was freed from her affliction and able to utter the name of God once more.
Pacino and Stevens star as the two priests who conduct the exorcism, and Abigail Cowan stars as Emma Schmidt. Ashley Greene and Patricia Heaton also star.
“The Ritual” will be released exclusively in theaters nationwide on June 6, 2025.
For those interested in learning more about the shocking true-life events that inspired the film, XYZ Films has established an in-depth resource at discover.theritualmovie.com.
