The ‘Lily’s Ritual’ Trailer Gives Off Major Evil Dead Meets The Craft Vibes

Black Mandala is dusting off the grimoires and heading back to 1999—but this isn’t your typical Y2K party. Directed by Manu Herrera, the Spanish horror Lily’s Ritual is a haunting descent into the dark mysticism of late-20th-century Spain.

Friends, Falsehoods, and Familiars

Set during the autumn equinox, deep in the woods of Madrid, the story follows Lily, a pale, withdrawn young woman searching for a sense of belonging. She joins three friends for what she believes is a spiritual initiation into witchcraft. Think Evil Dead meets The Craft.

Mid-ceremony, the incense fades, and the nightmare begins. Lily awakens bound and bleeding, realizing she isn’t the initiate—she’s the offering. But as the “friends” prepare for their sacrifice, they realize they’ve forgotten the golden rule of demon-summoning: ancient evils don’t take orders from amateurs.

Blood, Belief, and Brute Force

Lily’s Ritual blends the slow-burn tension of The Witch with the visceral, “everything-is-fine-until-it-isn’t” energy of Midsommar. It’s a film about the high cost of blind devotion and the messy reality of what happens when a ritual goes spectacularly off the rails.

“Harmony is an illusion, friendship is a lie, and some doors—once opened—can never be closed.”

The film delves into Pagan Mythology, old-world shadows. But it doesn’t stop there because nothing says “toxic friendship” like being sacrificed. There is good news, though; there is no shiny CGI here; expect the kind of tactile, stomach-churning effects that stay with you long after the credits roll.

A Critical Darling of the Dark Arts

Before its wide release this year, Lily’s Ritual has already been busy haunting the festival circuit and collecting a trophy cabinet’s worth of accolades:

Prepare for a dark, unsettling descent into ancient evil. Lily’s Ritual is coming to claim its place as the folk horror highlight of 2026. Just remember: if your friends invite you to a secluded cabin for a “spiritual reset,” maybe just stay home and watch a movie instead.