THE CEREMONY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN

Cinemavixion Review

Sean Nichols Lynch's "The Ceremony Is About to Begin" plunges viewers into a disquieting world where documentary filmmaking meets the unsettling reality of an ancient Egyptian-inspired cult. With a runtime of 70 minutes, this horror offering, released in 2024, promises a descent into madness and mayhem. The narrative follows a filmmaker's journey to a rural commune to interview the cult's enigmatic leader, setting the stage for bizarre mummification rites. The film, starring Chad Westbrook Hinds, John Laird, and Michelle Westbrook Hinds, has garnered attention, with critics on Rotten Tomatoes awarding it a perfect score, and the Internet Movie Database giving it a 5.7/10. Despite receiving 3 nominations, its box office performance and other critical reception metrics remain to be seen. Lynch crafts a tense atmosphere, exploring the fringes of belief and the dark allure of the unknown. Recommended for those who appreciate psychological horror with a unique thematic core.