Ritual

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Ritual

"Older than Bones. Darker than Blood. Stronger than Science."

2002

1h 43m

4.6(67 votes)

Horror

Overview

An American doctor encounters members of a voodoo cult when she is summoned to Jamaica to treat a wealthy man's brother.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Jennifer Grey

Dr. Alice Dodgson

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Craig Sheffer

Paul Claybourne

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Daniel Lapaine

Wesley Claybourne

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Kristen Wilson

Caro Lamb

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Gabriel Casseus

J. B.

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Tim Curry

Matthew Hope

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Ron Taylor

Superintendant Archibald

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Dorothy Cunningham

Violette

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Carl Bradshaw

Ramon

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Jessica Collins

Jackie

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Erick Avari

Dr. Peter Winsfold

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Kathy Owen

Dr. Shaba

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Nahtasha Budhi

Dori

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John Kassir

The Crypt Keeper (voice)

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Leigh Taylor-Young

Mrs. Leigh Taylor Young

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Stephen Tobolowsky

Dr. Javitz (uncredited)

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