The Ritual Killer Explained

Director:George Gallo
Cinematography:Andrzej Sekula
Editing:Yvan Gauthier
Music:Tom Russbueldt
Studio:Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
Runtime:92 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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.

Premise

Unable to process the death of his daughter, and suicide of his wife, 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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser To Lead George Gallo Action-Thriller Muti; The Exchange To Handle Sales. August 17, 2021. Andreas. Wiseman. Deadline Hollywood. https://web.archive.org/web/20210817221110/https://deadline.com/2021/08/morgan-freeman-cole-hauser-george-gallo-movie-muti-1234816326/. August 17, 2021. live. August 17, 2021.
  2. Web site: Rosalyn. Anderson. Filming underway in the Capital City on Muti starring Morgan Freeman. August 26, 2021. WLBT. September 3, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jeff. Sneider. Exclusive: Murielle Hilaire Joins Cole Hauser and Morgan Freeman in Serial Killler Thriller Muti. August 19, 2021. Collider. September 3, 2021.
  4. Web site: Jacob. Gallant. Morgan Freeman movie filming in Jackson. August 25, 2021. WLOX. September 3, 2021.
  5. Web site: Movie starring Morgan Freeman, Vernon Davis now filming in Mississippi. August 26, 2021. WTOK-TV. September 3, 2021.
  6. Web site: Redbox Picks Up Rights To Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser Action Movie Muti. September 8, 2021. Andreas. Wiseman. Deadline Hollywood. September 8, 2021.
  7. Web site: Echebiri. Makuochi. 'The Ritual Killer' Trailer Shows Morgan Freeman & Cole Hauser Hunting a Vicious Killer. Collider. February 16, 2023 . February 21, 2023.