THE SUMMONING

Cinemavixion Review

Curtis Schultz's "The Summoning" plunges viewers into a primal fear scenario, where a road trip to revelry devolves into a desperate fight for survival. The narrative skillfully crafts a sense of escalating dread as a group of college students, stranded by a broken-down car in an isolated locale, realize they've stumbled into the heart of a sinister satanic ceremony. The film effectively uses its remote setting to amplify the characters' isolation and vulnerability. While the premise treads familiar ground within the horror genre, the execution, particularly the palpable tension and the unsettling atmosphere, makes "The Summoning" a compelling watch for fans of folk horror and survival thrillers. The cast delivers performances that convey growing panic and a grim determination to escape their terrifying predicament.