: Highly polarizing. It shifts from wilderness survival to a "weird" plot involving a black metal band . Many readers felt this transition ruined the immersion .
The novel on which the 2017 film is based is famously known as a "book of two halves." El Ritual
: Highly recommended for fans of "creature features" and atmospheric survival horror. The Ritual by Adam Nevill (Book) : Highly polarizing
: While Variety noted Pacino was surprisingly subdued rather than "hamming it up," many felt his talents were wasted on a cliché-ridden script. The novel on which the 2017 film is
: A must-read for the first half alone, though some readers prefer the film's altered ending. Community Perspectives
“ The first half was absolutely incredible; it's not often a book scares me enough to sleep with the lights on but this one did.” Amazon UK
Which version of were you looking for—the Pacino exorcism film , the Netflix hiking horror , or the original novel ?