The fact that his reaction wasn’t a snippy joke or response, but a primal yell was such a great way to finish it

@claudiomunoz471

Жыл бұрын

Marvel movie: “let’s not do that again 😂👌🏼👌🏼”

@TheHmongol

Жыл бұрын

If this was marvel.... Luke : looks like you're...... Deer-nied

@notebooks6461

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHmongol XD some lines were just to much, almost prefer that

@veracyning5572

Жыл бұрын

Yes. YES! This is a thing that can end your existence or break your mind. A snarky comment is not appropriate at this moment. Very few productions recently explore the absolute finality of an existential threat. That's what I want to see. The extremes of human experience and behavior. We want to feel what they feel, to explore what we might never experience. Are we obsessed with ourselves? Unbelievably. Us that a bad thing? The extreme opposite. ❤

@purgetheheretic

11 ай бұрын

It was truly moving

By far one of the creepiest and most creative monster designs I'd seen in years. Watching this for the first time I was genuinely impressed.

@CordeliaWagner

Жыл бұрын

Is it Crack you smoked? That's just a Wendigo.

@XeroFailGames

Жыл бұрын

I don't mean to shit on this comment but the monster in the movie no one gets out alive which is also based on a book written by the same guy who wrote the book the ritual the monster looks very similar it isn't the same but its like the same type of monster just from a different culture.

@inthedeadhours

Жыл бұрын

​@@XeroFailGames Yea, dude loves his folkloric monsters.

@project_swift

Жыл бұрын

I think it's the best monster design since Alien's Xenomorph. The Jotan is excellent 😀

@logancade342

Жыл бұрын

It's something I saw with no spoilers and no expectations, and I immediately considered it one of the best horror films I've ever seen.

Modern filmmaking needs more creatures that look scary like these as opposed to jump scares..

I've always thought the design of the creature at the end was so unique and something hard to take your eyes off of.

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Its more amorphous in the novel, so I love that Bruckner and his team went for the striking human/animal hybrid in the adaptation

@XSR_RUGGER

Жыл бұрын

I think it's a great representation of the craziness that Norse mythology offers with its monsters and especially Loki's children. It is somehow unimaginable but after you see it, it makes sense in a way. It's terrifying as something we don't understand but at the same time recognizable.

@hulud

Жыл бұрын

@@XSR_RUGGER Well said.

@xavierruiz980

Жыл бұрын

@@filmcomicsexplained can you review the film no one gets out alive it was also made by Adam Neville and also dives into mythology only this is Mesoamerica rather than Scandinavian.

@lazzy2day

Жыл бұрын

I had to watch the movie twice to get a better grasp on what I looking at.

Never gonna get over Luke’s response of an old lady squinting at him being to deck her right in the nose, complete with a little cloud of dust as the hit connects. I genuinely lost it so hard when I first saw the movie I had to pause and let the cackle come out for the next few minutes with that one 😭

@ooofsized2036

Жыл бұрын

😭 rip granny

@kurukq

Жыл бұрын

That part was hilarious. I'm thinking it's an intentional nod to The Wicker Man.

@PapaAwiz

11 ай бұрын

ngl seeing that part in the breakdown having not watched the film, this was exactly my same reaction as well, lmao. fucking dying over here.

@dirtytacos89

11 ай бұрын

Same here, I didn’t expect to laugh that hard hahahaha.

This is an actual good unique movie. Wish netflix would stop pumping rubish movies out and stick to quality ones like this.

This movie scared me so bad, but it's conclusion is so cathartic, which is perfect considering the main character himself was looking for redemption and really makes you feel for him.

Not gonna lie, Moder is by far the creepiest monster I've seen on screen so far. Even now, laying eyes upon it, fills me with a feeling of dread. Absolutely outstanding for a movie to achieve this!

@Sandman_Slim

Жыл бұрын

Were you considering a lie?

@Justanothaguy

Жыл бұрын

@@Sandman_Slim What are you talking about??

@jedodedo

Жыл бұрын

Check out No One Gets Out Alive, the goddess/monster design there is topnotch. The Ritual has reference on one of the scene there, apparently its on the same universe.

@kevincharles1983

Жыл бұрын

Pumpkin head

@TruthNeverFade

Жыл бұрын

@@jedodedo thanks so much for the recommendation! Will definitely check it out 💪🏻

Kratos: boy I said hunt the deer not seduce it Mimir: this might’ve been my fault, brother

@mrkdavis22

Жыл бұрын

Kratos: boy where's ur next booty call Atreus: in the direction of deer

I love the shots of the convenience store in the forest, it makes it look so surreal. The primal scream seems fitting for the end given what he’s gone through. A horror movie I love to rewatch.

This is absolutely one of my favourite horror films. The monster design alone but the cinematography is absolutely beautiful. I remember watching it with my parents and a storm blew open our back door during a tense moment. Scared us stupid but makes me love them film more

@TheScarletSlayer

Жыл бұрын

*door slams open* THEIR IN THE HOUSE!!!!

One of my favorite movies. The subtle use of the monster throughout the movie was perfect.

@TheScarletSlayer

Жыл бұрын

Like one scene where you see him walking in the background following the main gang twords the beginning

Fairly certain that the woman who speaks English is the same girl from the family photo showed earlier in the movie...love the content mate!

I think my favourite thing about this movie is the number of times Moder can be seen slipping around trees and watching the characters.

Respect to homie for having a clear shot and actually taking it

The first Rune is Othala it means possession, wisdom, talent, heritage, ancestry, experience, and homecoming. This could mean Moder now owns them or they're coming home.

I remember that while searching for a review of this movie I stumbled into this channel 4 years ago. Ever since I've been a huge fan of yours. Happy to see you revisiting this horror classic

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! And thank you Juan :)

The book was far creepier. Especially the cult consisting of wild teenagers on the run from the law. The creature was also much faster, almost like a shadow as it moved about the trees.

The most often used runes here are Othala (the one that looks like a moon lander) and Algiz (the one that looks like an arm with a three-fingered hand). Othala means "heritage" or "the piece of land inherited from the ancestors". It represents the letter O. Algiz means "elk" in older rune alphabets, but has a side meaning as "help" (= the "outstretched hand" symbolises protection). It's not 100% clear what letter it represents, but all the rune books I used stated it was Z. This makes sense in context: Othala tells the hikers, that they've entered Moder's inherited homeland. Algiz refers to Moder's deer-like appearance with the outstretched human hands, and could also be used for protection by the worshippers. But there's a second interesting reference: The shot at 5:04 shows Algiz in the middle and Othala on the right. If you translate them, this is Z (Algiz) as the last letter of the Latin alphabet and Omega (Othala) as the last letter of the Greek alphabet. This shot says, that things have come to an end for the characters: Three of them will die and one won't return home. In reverse, if you went by the rules of Stargate, Othala would be the chevron, that symbolises your starting point - the home planet. But here I'm pretty sure it represents Moder's homeland.

The Ritual was better than I thought it would be. One of the best films based off of Norse mythology.

@grizzly_8917

Жыл бұрын

Idk Marvel is pretty sick

@LiamMacD

Жыл бұрын

@@grizzly_8917 Marvel is so separate that its barely even related anymore. Just names of Gods slapped onto character’s that look and act nothing like their Mythical counterparts.

@grizzly_8917

Жыл бұрын

@Liam M nah man, marvel is perfect 1:1 Norse/pagan mythology.

@LiamMacD

Жыл бұрын

@@grizzly_8917 You clearly haven’t read any.😂 Name one thing that’s even similar.

@grizzly_8917

Жыл бұрын

@@LiamMacD uh Thor is in it dum dum?

I love how near the start you actually do see Modor move behind some trees close together so it's more movement than an overt appearance. So creepy.

Dude, your analysis of films is super impressive. Quite a gift you have.

The monster design was fantastic and the atmospheric dread was palpable throughout the movie. What a surprising Netflix gem.

I wonder what the creature would have done if the main character started praying to Odin or Thor to help him.

@LiamMacD

Жыл бұрын

Thor is the Guardian of Humanity and Slayer of Jotun, so I’d bet He’d grant his Strength.💪🏻💙

@Hawk7886

Жыл бұрын

Hang him from the trees, like all of the others

@johnlawful2272

11 ай бұрын

@@LiamMacD good gods never are in these movies

@johnlawful2272

11 ай бұрын

@@LiamMacD good gods never are in these movies

@rickygilbert7204

11 ай бұрын

Moder would have gotten enrage and most likely killed him on the spot. Especially praying to another diety in it domain.

The shot of Moder by the fire is iconic! such a good monster design!

The set where they film where the department stores got mixed with the forest… Amazing!!!

I never thought that I'd say Netflix made my favorite horror movie, but this is it. I've also read the book, and normally I never like the movie adaptation better, but in this case I prefer the movie. The setting, the build up of dread, the fact that the characters are believable, and then the creature reveal and design are an amalgamation of what makes a fantastic horror movie.

This is such a rough movie. I can't get over the toxic friendship and toughness themes. He wouldn't have saved Robert. He would've just died. Acting like he refused to save him from a fire or something is absurd.

@morganleanderblake678

Жыл бұрын

Also, I think it's what sets him apart from his friends. He's faced a situation where he had to do nothing because to do anything would just lead to him getting killed too. All his friends are just "OH I WOULDA" about it, when "they woulda" just been killed too.

@themanwithtomanyeyes8282

8 ай бұрын

​@morganleanderblake678 Some people prefer to look at as in, sacrificing your life for life of your friend is worth the effort. But let's be frank. Most people would just stay behind that counter even if the think they wouldn't. And dying is legitimate outcome, even if you put up a fight.

I want a sequel just so we can get more of Moder Awesome creature design!

@Vandelberger

Жыл бұрын

If I learned anything from Hollywood, especially the *Alien* franchise, sequels just ruin the original idea.

As a massive horror fan and a professional scare actor, this is one of the best modern horror movies I’ve seen. There are a few little things I could pick at but honestly they don’t matter just personal preference. I love this movie

Oooofff.... ending the video with Hutch's blood-curdling scream... well done, Niyat

Happened upon this not long after release, and oh bo-y was it a pleasant surprise. Decently paced, consistent acting, writing, and we actually get to see the beast in all its glory. Cgi in this is decent too. Imo, well-rounded film. Had me hooked from start to finish. Worth a watch even if you haven't seen it yet and still seen this video, I often find that if Niyat, Wow or Dead Meat has uploaded anything regarding a film, I get an honest take on whether it's worth a watch. Gonna settle into this lovely 35 min video now.

Modern classic, thanks for reviewing this one.

Rule 1: DO NOT go into the forests of the “Old Country”

@Bl1tzkn1ght

Жыл бұрын

Or just in general. Shit is haunted no matter what country your in.

@howardhavardramberg7160

Жыл бұрын

I go camping in Norway often 😅

@Bl1tzkn1ght

Жыл бұрын

@@howardhavardramberg7160 Good for you bud. I'm not as brave.

I really like the lore of this creature. It’s so creepy 🥰

When it first came out I was slowly coming around to one of its more subtle messages: it's not easy to keep friend groups when you're in your early to mid 30s.

I have full certainty this will be an amazing video.

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Ahh, you're a person of culture I see. lol Thank you :)

This movie gave me a level of "uncomfortable in my own skin," which I haven't experienced since watching R rated scary films as a child. My only regret is that I can't unsee it and experience it again!

Love to see it something about The Ritual, four years later! Wondered momentarily if it was a reupload. Thank you Niyat!

@Sandman_Slim

Жыл бұрын

It is a reupload.

@juliusejudo

Жыл бұрын

I always mistake foundflix with filmcomics. Foundflix did this movie years ago. Both great breakdowns

@WakingDreamer01

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I dont get it. You search by popular videos on his channel and The Ritual is his most popular with 5.8M views - 4 years ago. Is this a re-uplad or is this a "brand new" video about excactly the same topic...??

I always found this design SO freaking cool. I live part time in the Kentucky Appalachian mountains, my great great grandma has a cabin up in the deep parts of the woods, we were ALWAYS warned from wandering after dark, you never know what could be lurking and I do NOT need to find some Eldritch horror like this 💀😂

@pugasaurusrex8253

Жыл бұрын

What? you don’t want to meet the Appalachian sewer freaks?

Thank you for doing this video man! I've been waiting for this one for some time. This is one of the most underrated films I've ever seen. I'm very surprised that not many people on KZread do not react to this one.

This movie scared the shit out of me when I stumbled upon it during the 2020 lockdowns one night XD I don't usually go for darker movies like this but it was super well done and I couldn't resist.

That final inclusion of the novels final chapter speak EXACTLY to the experience of Trauma, common among those who have served, and it's beautiful.

Thank you for covering this! I loved the movie and as a norse pagan i really enjoy these kind of depictions of my peoples mythology.

One of the most underrated horror movies 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 📽 🙌 .. thanks for the video .

It's been a while since I've checked you out, I miss your narration and break downs. Bravo, now imma go binge everything I've missed. ❤

Moder has one of my favourite film monster designs. She is elegant and creepy at the same time

I’m getting old. I have watched all kinds of horror films. Over the last 10 years or so I’ve lost that … thing that lets you enjoy the fear of horror and mystery in horror. This movie reignited my inner fears and caused me to become engaged with this genre again. I loved it.

The film does a really good job of creating its Swedish forest setting convincingly. All the way from its filming location in the forests of Romania :)))))

I love this movie and I tell everyone to watch it when i get a chance

Just doing my regular exultation to the algorithm gods 😂 Excellent video by the way Niyat 👌

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

There is another Netflix movie made by the same people that involves an ancient Mayan god that is equally as terrifying. There is actually an easter egg in that movie that mentions this movie's events. There is a scene with a news report in the background that mentions missing hikers in Sweden. Under the radar cinematic universe.

The last movie I saw with my mother who loved horror. Death comes for us all

I thought the reason luke could get out at the end was because the entity let him because it respected he had overcome his trauma

@ooofsized2036

Жыл бұрын

Plot armor

It’s been years already since I first watched this masterpiece. Today, I thought of it randomly, and looked up a nice, thorough breakdown of it - instead of an inevitable rewatch - this is a great video. 👍🏼👍🏼

I really enjoyed this movie. Having read the novel I was surprised at how loyal to novel the movie was able to stay with quite a large amount of differences. It still FEELS the same, despite the changes and shifting focus.

Absolutely outstanding video thanks for covering this excellent movie!😎👍👍

I love this movie. Not only is the monster design incredible but the inclusion of very old mythology is fascinating. We think of Norse mythology as just stories in books. For thousands of years people lived in those old northern forests and the myths were very real to them. Trolls hiding in the rocks. Trickster spirits. The thought of it being real with an old village paused in time from the old pagan days was so cool.

Wow so much work went into this video! Great job!

This is one of my favorite movies ever. Freaking awesome.

when Moder sat in that position @ 20:20 it very much reminded me of Totem Poles. Something about that image really hit me

Another flawless video 💎

Honestly, I hope we see More Norse, Slavic and Celtic themed Horror movies. We’ve all seen Demons, we’ve all seen Satan and they just aren’t Scary anymore, show us more Jotun, show us Faeries and Baba Yaga. These Ancient faiths all had their evil spirits, lets make them have the spotlight again.👏🏻

@azazelsiad3601

Жыл бұрын

Show us LOVECRAFTIAN!!!!

@honorsilverthorne7227

7 ай бұрын

The Witcher series is based in eastern European folklore

Great movie and even better deep dive video into it..This will go into my favorites list, great job on this video!

I love the creature design, so ominous and unique. Especially the arm antlers, I hope that there’s more movies with such interesting designs. Love your videos so I’m quite excited to finish the rest of this :)

I really enjoyed this explainer, only quibble I have is when you mentioned Loki being an agent of chaos. That's half true; while Loki can be quite chaotic he was also very much a problem solver. Often times he had to solve other problems that the other gods had gotten themselves into. Or out of deals they made.

@blackwingdragonmasta

7 ай бұрын

His literally the god of mischief and tricks

@cerosis

7 ай бұрын

@@blackwingdragonmasta true, I'm not saying he isn't but to portray the god as only chaos and mischief feels like it ignores the other things that the god credited for but often overlooked

The monster in this movie really got me

Love these eldritch videos lately man!

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

*shoots the Creature* Loki Offspring: *slowly turns its head* Protagonist's heart: 📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

It was in that moment that he knew he F**ked up lol

Oh hell yeah! I have been feinding for some FCE!! Thank you Niyat!!!

I remember when the dude gave grandma that one hitter quitter...I was on the floor DYING. Shit came outta nowhere 😂😂😂😂

I think my favorite part in this movie (besides the one in the thumbnail), is the cabin. It's just so errie, and the effigy just tops it off. Just top notch horror imo.

You should cover the film “no one gets out alive” its a “sister film” since its based on a book by the same author of “The Ritual”

Underrated masterpiece! The main character acting and the creature itself tied I'm with the changing environment make this such an excellent film

Great movie! Freaked me out! Great mythology behind it.

Thank you for a great in-Depth Video about a Great Movie 😀

Lovely film. I watched it after seeing your video about Modor years ago!

Yeah this is an amazing, horrifying movie, just overflowing with atmosphere and feeling. Spall and the rest of the awesome actors just nail the vibe, hopeless and frustrated and powerless at times. I used to love Blair Witch Project, and this movie embodies some of the best horror aspects of that movie-being lost in wilderness and at the mercy of other-worldly powers. Thank you for the excellent breakdown on this, cheers!

I wish there were more movies like this. Such an ominous setting, a uniquely terrifying monster, and very believable characters.

Ive read the book, youve done a great job lf explaining the differences in the book and movie. Love your channel.

Child of Loki? What has Tom Hiddleston been up to lately!?

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

He got depressed after season one of his show and banged a Jotunn. As you do lol

@iceheart1289

Жыл бұрын

@@filmcomicsexplained just glad it wasn't God of War's Loki.

@WesgVick

Жыл бұрын

​@@filmcomicsexplainedkinky!!!

I just love how people still talking about this movie tbh, nordic myth as horror concept always fascinated me and add unique elements to the movie, love it

This is definitely my favourite horror movie, and it's mainly because the horror elements are not the focus, but a way to deeply understand the real horror, the trauma of the protagonist. I love how his inner hell seeps into the forest more and more, and I love that he has to embrace, to become stronger for it to save himself. Being able to save others is an amazing thing, but against insurmountable odds, against a world that seems to want you to either submit or die, finding a way to live and survive on your own is plenty heroic.

Love the longer vids

I'm not a horror fan, but I really enjoy these movie analyses. Great vid 👍🏼

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! :)

Definitely a great surprise when this popped on my notifications.

Cool! Haven't seen your videos in a while! I highly recommend you do a video on the 1975 dystopian action thriller ROLLER BALL starring the late James Caan and Sir John Houseman.

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Yeah that creature still unsettling af no matter how many times you watch this movie. Love that incomprehensible horror tho, makes it worse when you can't describe wtf you running from lol.

Luke did right thing in store. Good work on the video.

This movie is definitely a personal favorite of mine

This Seems Like A Really Cool Survival Horror Flick. I Like Luke's Battle Cry Of Victory & Survival. Awesome Video!

Might I suggest covering The Greys from the movie Dark Skies, would love to hear you covering the movie as well as your thoughts on the subject.

@filmcomicsexplained

Жыл бұрын

Adding it to the list Elian! thanks :)

@TheJackmilla

Жыл бұрын

Thats a really good underrated film!

@cincin0722

Жыл бұрын

I find the aliens from Fourth Kind very interesting and disturbing

The reason moder couldnt leave the forest i think is cause of either the runes that kept her there or the forest itself keeps moder there cause it can't go where moder has no control of , it controls the forest therefore it bound to the forest, just my best guess

Nevill said in an interview that the creature was inspired by Shub-Niggurath, the Lovecraftian monster.

Another excellent intelligent deconstruction of a fantastic ip.

I like before i watch because i have NEVER been disappointed ❤

One of my fav all time movies

The cabin scenes were so good!

Also in the books the cultists are deathmetal heads that came across the old lady.

This was such like a movie that just flew under the radar. Like if I mentioned this to anyone, they've never heard of it ever or they saw the title on Netflix.