‘The ritual has begun’
The Summoning is a 2014 American horror film written and directed by Curtis Schultz. It stars Shanna Mclaughlin, Amy LoCicero, Brian C. Chenworth and Jordan Wall.
Originally titled Into the Forest, it should not be confused with the 2015 or the 2017 films of the same name.
A group of friends set out on a road trip to “the party of the century” in the middle of nowhere, but on the way, they break down and find themselves being hunted for a satanic ritual…
Reviews:
“The Summoning has the format you would recognise from countless movies and also tries to fit in as many horror cliches as possible, car broke down, no phone coverage etc. Thankfully comic relief is found in the character of Drew (played by Flavio Milicchio) who is definitely socially awkward but has the best lines in the whole film.” Peter Hopkins, Horrorscreams Videovault
“The Summoning isn’t exactly treading new ground storywise, and the characters are at times so obnoxious you wish them dead … but what the film’s perfect at is creating a maximum of tension out of rather sparing sets, it’s very well-paced with a focus on action, and it’s peppered with a few very nasty killings.” Mike Haberfeiner, [Re]search My Trash
Main cast:
Shanna Mclaughlin, Amy LoCicero (Cassadaga), Brian C. Chenworth (shorts: The Haunted House; ReRe-animated), Jordan Wall (Dead End), J. LaRose, John Kyle, Flavio Milicchio, Elaine Hoxie, Lainie Kates.
Filming locations:
Orlando, Sanford and Winter Park, Florida, USA