The paper should analyze how the film handles the sensitivity of these rituals, moving between factual anthropological roots and sensationalised thriller tropes. 3. Character Dynamics & Psychological Profiles
The film centres on Muti , a form of traditional medicine in Southern Africa that, in its criminal distortion, involves the use of human body parts to gain power or luck.
Directed by George Gallo, The Ritual Killer (2023) is a psychological thriller that explores the intersection of modern law enforcement and ancient occult practices.