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A group of students led by Nathan recreate an ancient ceremony on a sacred burial ground, encountering his psychotic brother and a drug-fueled companion.
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Nathan (Ryan Donowho), an anthropology student, invites a few of his classmates and their professor to his family’s abandoned ranch—once a sacred Chumash burial ground—to recreate an ancient ceremony. There they meet Nathan’s psychotic older brother Benny (Wes Bentley) and drug fueled Delgado (Christian Slater). The students then embark on a rite of passage that no one will ever forget.
"In Rites of Passage, directed by Peter Iliff, Christian Slater (Interview with the Vampire) leads the cast in a story that blends mystery, action, and suspense. The film follows a group of anthropology students who, while attempting to recreate an ancient ritual at an abandoned farm, face a series of terrifying events. With a dark atmosphere and surprising twists, the film captivates by exploring the hidden dangers of ancestral rituals."