If you liked “Hereditary,” check out “The Ritual.” This 2017 folk horror film follows a group of friends who take a hiking trip to Sweden in remembrance of their recently deceased friend, only to find themselves in an increasingly eerie — and deadly — situation. Starring Rafe Spall, the film is incredibly tense but also emotionally compelling.

This is especially true for horror movies, where our interest is primarily drawn to the creeping dread and the looming anticipation of a plot twist. What we do not realize is that, in waiting for the final surprise,