Mystical Full Moon Rituals: 10 Films to Watch

Description: This British horror classic revolves around a police sergeant investigating the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, only to find himself ensnared in pagan rituals during the full moon. The film's climax is a chilling full moon ritual that has become iconic in horror cinema.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained cult status. The original ending was considered too shocking and was changed for the U.S. release.

Description: Although not explicitly about full moon rituals, the film's climax involves a ritualistic setting during a full moon, where the supernatural elements come to a terrifying head. It's a found footage horror that redefined the genre.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of approximately $60,000 and grossed over $248 million worldwide.

Description: A spiritual sequel to "The Wicker Man," this film follows two missionaries who unwittingly become part of a pagan ritual during the full moon. The film explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the clash of cultures.

Fact: It was written and directed by Robin Hardy, the same director of the original "The Wicker Man."

Description: A hospice nurse discovers the dark secrets of Hoodoo magic in a Louisiana plantation house, where full moon rituals are central to the plot. The film delves into the power of belief and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and the house used in the movie is a real plantation home known as Felicity Plantation.

Description: Although primarily a possession film, it includes elements of ritualistic practices, with the full moon often symbolizing the peak of demonic activity. The film blends courtroom drama with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose exorcism and subsequent death led to a legal trial.

Description: A detective investigates a series of murders linked to an ancient ritual performed during the full moon. The film delves into African folklore and the dark side of ritualistic practices.

Fact: The film stars Morgan Freeman and Cole Hauser, exploring themes of justice, tradition, and the supernatural.

Description: Two coroners uncover a series of bizarre and supernatural events during the autopsy of an unidentified woman, with the full moon playing a significant role in the unfolding mystery. The film's eerie atmosphere is heightened by the lunar cycle.

Fact: The film was praised for its unique premise and the way it builds suspense through forensic science.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film follows a family banished from their Puritan plantation, encountering witchcraft and the dark side of nature. The full moon is a recurring symbol of the supernatural forces at play, culminating in a haunting ritual.

Fact: The film was shot in a manner to mimic the look and feel of 17th-century paintings, and all dialogue was based on historical records of the time.

Description: While not directly about full moon rituals, the film's setting during the English Civil War includes scenes of witchcraft and witch hunts, with the full moon often present, symbolizing the supernatural and the unknown.

Fact: Vincent Price stars as the infamous Matthew Hopkins, and the film was one of the first to explore the historical figure in a horror context.

Description: A group of friends hiking in Sweden stumble upon an ancient ritual site during a full moon, awakening a malevolent force. The film explores themes of guilt, fear, and the supernatural, with the full moon playing a pivotal role in the unfolding horror.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Adam Nevill, and the creature design was inspired by various mythologies and folklore.