The prayers of the legions of the GHOST faithful have been answered: On December 6, the physical home video release of the band’s worldwide Top 10 box office smash feature film debut “Rite Here Rite Now” will bring its mesmerizing live ritual to your living room.
Following a rapturously received global streaming premiere, “Rite Here Rite Now” is now available for pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K and VHS — to stream at Veepsand to pre-order for purchase or rental in advance of its October 28 digital release via iTunes and amazon. The film captures all songs played during GHOST‘s now-legendary sold out two-night stand at Los Angeles’s Kia Forum — including tracks not on its No. 1-charting soundtrack album — while proving to be much more than a mere concert film: Stunning performance footage is interwoven with a narrative that develops and advances plot threads from the band’s long-running “Chapters” webisode series, featuring familiar faces interacting behind the scenes with GHOST‘s Pope IVas his future and fate rest with the Ministry.
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“Rite Here Rite Now” premiered globally in cinemas on June 20 through 23, with additional screenings added due to insatiable fan demand. It’s an unforgettable, immersive event that combines narrative storytelling with live performances from the band’s sold-out two-night finale “Re-Imperatour” USA 2023.
A phantasmagorical blend of live performance and cutaway sequences that immerses viewers in the technicolor melodrama of GHOST‘s vaunted live rituals, the film picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running “Chapters” webisode series. It captures flesh and bone renditions of fan favorites from all five of GHOST‘s albums, as well as the RIAA platinum-certified “Mary On A Cross”interwoven with the silver screen debuts of familiar faces — all interacting behind the scenes with GHOST‘s Pope Emeritus IVas his future and fate lay in the hands of the Ministry.
Whether a devoted disciple reliving treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or a curious newcomer, “Rite Here Rite Now” transports viewers into the heart of the performance. The film captures the essence of living in the moment, with a shadow of uncertainty looming, leaving the audience completely spellbound and enthralled by this bombastic yet intimate cinematic portrait of GHOST.
For its theatrical run, which was distributed by Trafalgar (Taylor Swift‘s “You were” tour and Beyonce‘s “Renaissance”),“Rite Here Rite Now” entered the Top 10 of the North America box office with a cumulative total gross of $2.65 million, making it the highest-grossing hard rock cinema event ever in North America. After its opening weekend, it entered the worldwide Top 10 box office at No. 9 with a total gross of $5.04 million worldwide. Regional highlights also included UK and Ireland with a $606,000 gross and No. 5 at the box office, Germany with a $332,000 gross and No. 3 at the box office, Mexico with a $326,000 gross and a No. 5 box office position for the weekend , and Australia with a $178,000 gross and No. 6 at the box office. The film has captivated audiences, receiving a stellar 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Rite Here Rite Now: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”mixed by Rich Costeywas released worldwide on July 26 via Loma Vista Recordings. A fitting 18-song complement to GHOST‘s debut feature film, the band’s first ever original soundtrack is available on all formats (digital, CD, 2xLP).
Last October, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge confirmed that footage from the band’s September 2023 two shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California would be used as part of the film.
“When I first started putting it together, I was, like, ‘Oh my god, I’m going to faint because there’s so much to think about,'” forge told metal hammer magazine. “Then it was, like, ‘No, no, just don’t think about it at all.'”
Both GHOST shows at the Forum were device-free experiences. Use of phones and smart watches was not permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, devices were secured individually Yondr pouches that were opened at the end of the event.
“I have never seen a crowd interact the way that they did since I was in a club band,” forge he said. “They were the best shows I’ve ever done with GHOSTjust because I didn’t have to see those fucking mobile phones.”
At the Forum shows, GHOST performed the song “Twenties” live for the very first time live. They also played their cover of Roky Erikson‘s “If You Have Ghosts”which was originally reimagined by GHOST for their 2013 EP “If You Have a Ghost”. The band’s version of the track at the Forum featured two cellists with a piano playing, and it was performed on a separate stage from the rest of the set.
