‘No evil deed goes undone’
Conjuring the Cult is a 2024 horror film about a father attempting to resurrect his dead daughter with the aid of witches.
The movie was written, directed, photographed and edited by Calvin Morie McCarthy (Beware the Boogeyman; Insidious Inferno; Exorcism in Utero; Pillow Party Massacre; Conjuring: the Beyond; Mutant Vampires from the Planet Neptune; A Haunting in Ravenwood; Jesus I Was Evil; Bedtimescarries.com). Produced by Edgar Conroy, Aaron Drane, Susan Helfrich, Amy Hesketh, Brad Littlefield and Rich Wolff and executive produced by BJ Mezek.
The 7th Street Productions movie stars Neil Green, Elissa Dowling (Demon Queen Pinball Machine; The Devil’s Trap; Beware the Boogeyman; Bloodthirst; The Last Slay Ride and many more), Chynna Rae Shurts, Jason Brooks, Brad Littlefield, BJ Mezek, Michelle Colman Padron, Daisia Parker and Marieka Prom.
Plot:
After discovering his blood-soaked daughter dead in the bathtub, David Bryson attends a self-help group to help save him from his ghostly nightmares. But when a group of mysterious cult-like women offer to help him resurrect his daughter. David’s choices will not just decide his fate… but the fate of his dead daughter’s soul…
Reviews:
” …while somewhat uneven, explores thought-provoking themes. David’s portrayal, while not perfect, conveys the desperation and vulnerability required for the role. The supporting cast delivers solid performances. The cult aspects, though underdeveloped, show promise. The twist, while somewhat predictable, adds tension to the narrative.” ★★½ Horror Facts
“Conjuring the Cult is a creepy film with some excellent performances. There are some decent scares within, and while it does drag a little at times, it’s one of the better indie flicks I’ve seen recently. If you can scare me without breaking the bank, it’s definitely worth checking out, even if most of the methods have been done before.” The Horror Revolution
“Intentional or otherwise Conjuring the Cult makes for very funny viewing and often borders on camp and there aren’t that many movies that deal with grief that’ll make viewers chuckle, certainly none of which I am aware […] better made than most other lower-budget flicks and is certainly entertaining albeit sometimes for the wrong reasons.” 5/10 My Bloody Reviews
” …atmospheric and moody, settling into its story of heartbreak and loss with a demonic dowsing rod pointing the movie toward the Highway to Hell. This is a low-budget horror film which takes its time with the scares, amping up the suspense and the odd noises (in a robust sound design) as one brokenhearted man searches for life among the recent wreckage of his rather personal losses.” ★★★★ Reel Reviews
” …this is a generally creepy movie throughout, with all the jump scares in the right places, plenty of tension and some bone-chilling sequences thrown in for good measure. And then there’s of course the third act that puts everything that has happened before onto its head (though there were plenty of clues) and shines a very different light on its protagonist, pretty much turning its good/evil dichotomy around.” Search My Trash
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Cast and characters:
Neil Green … David Bryson, Elissa Dowling … Michelle Bryson, Chynna Rae Shurts … Masha Bryson, Jason Brooks … Cult Monster, Brad Littlefield … Rich, BJ Mezek … Grief counsellor, Michelle Colman Padron … Khila, Daisia Parker … Casey, Marieka Prom … Witch
Country of origin:
United States
Budget:
$35,000 (estimated)
