Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
Whether you’re a devoted disciple looking to relive treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or among the curious uninitiated, RITE HERE RITE NOW will put you right there: putting your phones down and living in the moment—as a shadow of uncertainty looms—completely spellbound and in the thrall of this bombastic yet intimate cinematic portrait of GHOST.
Ghost's 'Rite Here Rite Now' is a visually arresting concert film that distinguishes itself through its theatrical integration of the band's elaborate Papa Emeritus/Ghoul mythology with stunning live performance footage. The cinematography is genuinely exceptional — rich, gothic, and immersive, capturing the spectacle of Ghost's stage production with cinematic flair rarely seen in the concert film genre. Novelty is high because Ghost as a concept is genuinely singular: the blend of satanic iconography, pop-metal hooks, elaborate costuming, and conceptual storytelling gives the film an unmistakable identity. The narrative framing (a father-son storyline woven through the concert) adds some plot texture but lands as middling — ambitious but not fully realized. The 'acting' from the band members in their theatrical personas is committed and charming, though not dramatically demanding. The ending is satisfying but conventional for the genre. Overall a standout in its niche.