The Summoning

Did Roberts do this one as a favor? What's happening here? This one starts out horrible with actors who need more practice, or a director with a different vision. I couldn't get any further than the first minute or so.

Sure some parts of the story could have been stronger, but I enjoyed it over all. Learned a bit of history too. Reminded me of The Skeleton Key which starred Kate Hudson. Similar eerie type of film. Interesting that both take place in the South too. Could be that I skew towards classic horror films, but I did sense a bit of 70's style. Good job.

Okay, some might complain but first of all... it's an independent movie. Now let's talk about genre. It's listed as a Horror on some platforms, but when I came to the IMDb page, I noticed that it's listed as Drama/Thriller -- which makes a lot more sense. It's definitely a drama with a mystery feel and a handful of scary moments. The acting is good and the overall story is pretty intriguing...apparently based on real history of that area. With the recent hurricane that exposed money-hungry land developer schemes, this movie feels right on point. And it's not often to find Houston in films these days...cool backdrop and that sugar factory they filmed in was creepy.

This movie is a real stinker!! The lead actress seems to have one expression no matter the emotion she is trying to convey. The Script is poor and the plot has more holes than a sieve with no redeeming features, and it even manages to ignore what should have been a great foundation to build a good Horror/Thriller on...... Just very poor - do not waste your time.

Just because you have an expensive camera doesn't mean your a director! Terrible, terrible , terrible directing. There is no horror or suspense just a dry eye monotone drama. This director has no business directing any movie of any kind! please kindly go back to the cubicle of wall street.