The Ritual (2009/I)

Director:

Anthony Spadaccini

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

A serial killer begins the process of grooming a protégé, until outside influences threaten to destroy their sadistic relationship.

Plot Keywords:

Suspense

Cast

Paul McCloskey	...	Wayne Montgomery
Barbara Lessin	...	Andrea Montgomery
Brinke Stevens	...	Julie
Michael J. Panichelli Jr.	...	Detective John Haynes
Joey Garrison	...	Jared
Devin Kates	...	Seth
David M. Sitbon	...	Grey Mortimer
Mark Cray	...	John Craven
Colleen Hawthorne	...	Kathy Cole
Anne Reiss	...	Kaylah
Kati Jordan	...	Holly
Tony Kates	...	Robert
Art Lyle	...	John 'Jack' Hambrick
Meredith Fagioli	...	Victim
Geoff Lutz	...	Max Stevens

Also Known As:

Head Case II (USA) (working title)
The Unholy (USA) (working title)
The Unholy: Head Case II (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:114 min (director's cut) | USA:114 min (Director's Cut)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Claymont, Delaware, USA

Company:

B.P.A. Productions

Trivia:

The character of Jared was originally supposed to be Wayne's son Todd from Head Case (2007). When Bruce De Santis became unavailable, the role was re-written and re-cast with Joey Garrison playing the part.

Quotes:

Wayne Montgomery: The things I do serve a purpose for me.

Movie Connections:

Follows Head Case (2007)