‘Sometimes the dead call the living’
The Summoning is a 2016 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Alberto G. Rodriguez.
The movie stars Eric Roberts, Leila Almas, and Jaime Zevallos.
Plot:
While working on a century-old murder case for a class assignment, law student Rachel Iverson discovers more than what she expected when spirits from the past begin to visit her and lead her toward a truth that will place her own life in danger…
Reviews:
“The Summoning is impossible to recommend. The ghost presence is a hackneyed rip-off of Poltergeist 1982, and its thoughtless use of slavery as an angle is wasted, therefore bordering on insensitive. The audio volume and quality jump around like a jackrabbit, and the inconsistent timeline will leave you scratching your head…” Horror New
” …full of unlikable characters and constantly terrible screenplay flaws that openly pop up throughout the film that are as bland and uninspired as Rodriguez’ stale directing and the cast’s wooden and flat performances, complete with Roberts sleepwalking through his role.” Steven Millan
“Sure some parts of the story could have been stronger, but I enjoyed it overall. Learned a bit of history too. Reminded me of The Skeleton Key which starred Kate Hudson. Similar eerie type of film.” Ben Miller
MOVIES & MANIA rating:
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Release:
The Summoning was released on 10th January 2017 in Canada.
Cast and characters:
Eric Roberts … Chief Lubbock
Leila Almas Rose … Rachel Iverson
Jaime Zevallos … Detective Jonathan Silva
Razaaq Adoti … Mills
Rheagan Wallace … Anna
Aaron Perilo … Junior Ferguson
Todd Jenkins … Killer
Manny Martinez Hernandez … Patrick
Katherine Castro … Jess
Philip Adkins … Clayton Ward
Stephanie Minchew … Melissa Ward
John Lansch … Joe Ferguson
Carlos Higuera … Manuel
Joe Grisaffi … Bill
Susie Loucks … Molly
Amy Dionne … Deputy Forster
Elbert Hill Jr. … George
Moe R.H. … Professor Martinez
Tala Odat … Waitress
Javier A. Leon … Police Officer
Mikey Gilmore … Ghost
Filming locations:
Another Time Soda Fountain, 800 Third Street, Rosenberg, Texas
Imperial Sugar Factory, Sugar Land, Texas
Richmond Police Department, Richmond, Texas
Technical details:
1 hour 27 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
