XYZ Films has debuted a teaser trailer of the based on a true story exorcism movie ‘The Ritual’ starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens.
Based on True Events, The harrowing true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, and the two priests who went to war with Satan to save her soul.
Father Joseph Steiger (Stevens) and Father Theophilus (Pacino) who attempt to perform an exorcism on a possessed woman, Emma Schmidt (Abigail Cowen).
Schmidt had experienced frightening blackouts, aversion to holy objects, and other afflictions for years with her suffering documented. After extensive psychiatric treatment, a exorcism is attempted.
The marathon 72-hour exorcism took place in 1928 and darkness and evil quickly surrounded the convent where it is taking place – testing the faith of everyone present.
Directed by David Midell, the cast also includes Ashley Greene, Maria Camila Giraldo, Meadow Williams, Patrick Fabian, and Patricia Heaton.
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The movie has a U.S. release of June 6th.
