The Ritual's introduction of the Jötunn, a terrifying creature from Norse mythology, has sparked conversations and added a pervading sense of dread to the horror movie. The Jötunn in The Ritual combines folklore horror and mythology with an aesthetic reminiscent of movies like The Thing or Silent Hill, making it visually striking and unique. While the Jötunn in the movie differs from traditional Norse mythology, it aligns with the mythological elements of nature spirits and their tumultuous relationship with humans, a common theme in folk horror.

The Netflix original horror movie, The Ritual, channeled some of the darker, more terrifying elements of Norse mythology through its introduction of a terrifying creature known as the Jötunn. Directed by David Bruckner, The Ritual premiered in 2017 to strong critical consensus, which praised the pervading sense of dread throughout the film. The Ritual's all-star British cast of Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier,...