The Ceremony Is About to Begin is a 2024 American horror mockumentary about a filmmaker who visits an ancient Egyptian-inspired cult to interview its enigmatic leader.
Sean Nichols Lynch directed the movie from a screenplay co-written with Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird.
The 26th Ave Films production stars Chad Westbrook Hinds, John Laird, Michelle Westbrook Hinds, Raul Delarosa, Cody Frost, Chloe Kiester, Addison Kavish, Natasha Vinik, Joshua Love, Sean Marney, Lyndsey Bohlender, Leila Carrillo, Anton Shuster and Salvatore Testa.
Release:
The Ceremony Is About to Begin premiered at Panic Fest in Kansas City on April 6, 2024.
Trailer:
Coming soon!
Cast and characters:
Chad Westbrook Hinds … Anubis
John Laird … Keith
Michelle Westbrook Hinds … Maddy/Ma’at
Raul Delarosa … Father Osiris
Cody Frost … Sam/Montu
Chloe Kiester … Rebecca/Bastet
Addison Kavish … Brendan/Ra
Natasha Vinik … Katrina/Neith
Joshua Love … Rob/Khepri
Sean Marney … Eric/Set
Lyndsey Bohlender … Helen/Satis
Leila Carrillo … Ashley/Nephythys
Anton Shuster … Grayson/Horus
Salvatore Testa … Ryan/Basta
Filming locations:
Etna, California
Technical specs:
1 hour 10 minutes
Colour and black and white
Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1 and 1.78: 1
External reviews:
Horror Fuel
Horror Movies Uncut
Morbidly Beautiful