We Summon the Darkness

2019
R
1h 31m

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5.2/10

13K

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Alexandra Daddario, Logan Miller, Maddie Hasson, Amy Forsyth, Keean Johnson, and Austin Swift in We Summon the Darkness (2019)

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Folk Horror Slasher Horror Drama Horror Music Thriller

Three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy-metal show, where they bond with three aspiring musicians and head off to one of the girls' country home for an after-party.Three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy-metal show, where they bond with three aspiring musicians and head off to one of the girls' country home for an after-party.Three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy-metal show, where they bond with three aspiring musicians and head off to one of the girls' country home for an after-party.

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IMDb RATING

5.2/10

13K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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5ammyrock

Why has nobody complained about blondie's eyebrows!?

Was all right, entertaining. Had a twist, Alexandra's acting was good, rest was ok. Johnny is Johnny, never disappoints. But Blondie's eyebrows were darker than the movie and they were thicker than the plot. Just saying.

5Draysan-Jennings

Looked nothing like the 80's

Only thing 80's about this movie was Jolt soda and the old Twinkie boxes. That was literally it. The wardrobe was terrible. The cast looked like modern day posers. I liked some of the actors it's just too bad the story sucked. Especially the ending. The film had a lot of potential. Too bad it ended up the way it did. 5 stars

3dsayshi257

Surprisingly bad

Wow. I was genuinely surprised at how bad this movie was. I have seen other reviews crediting Alexandra Daddario's performance but I genuinely thought that was one of the worst parts. Without giving anything away, she over acts her heart out and made me cringe multiple times. This on top of a mediocre script, uninspiring plot, and uninteresting characters with no sort of backstory, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Stay away from this one unless you really have nothing better to do.

3JerichoGX

Had potential - but fell flat.

Went into this one expecting a lot, I left disappointed.

It's the kinda film that reels you along, making you feel that something big is coming - and what comes is obvious and played out. It feels like a Scream rip-off, or any generic slasher really with a sprinkling of satanism, none of it really gels together. As a metalhead, the soundtrack is top-notch but good music can't save a bad movie.

6taylamell

Not as Bad as They'd Have You Believe

If you're a horror/thriller buff, you can see the twist coming a mile away, but the performances are done well enough that the film is still enjoyable. Daddario really sells her performance, especially with her eyes, and even Johnny Knoxville's good in his role. I'd say this is worth the watch

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Trivia
The parking lot scene was inspired by the documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986) about heavy metal fans outside a Judas Priest concert.

Goofs
Some of the one hundred dollar bills seen in a tackle box at approximately 54 minutes are the 2006 design, 18 years in the future of the events depicted in this film.

Connections
References L'Exorciste (1973)

Soundtracks
Black Funeral
Performed by Mercyful Fate
Written by Kim Petersen & Hank Shermann
Published by Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
On Behalf of Universal Music Publishing MGB Holding
Licensed Courtesy of Metal Blade Records