The Summoning

A group of friends on a weekend getaway in the woods find themselves targeted by a mysterious, malevolent force. As they struggle to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the land and the entity that haunts it. Their desperation grows as they realize they may have stumbled into a ritual that demands a terrifying sacrifice.

The Summoning received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often cited as a generic entry in the found-footage horror subgenre. While some appreciated its attempts at atmosphere, many found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable.

• Fails to deliver original scares or a compelling narrative.

• Relies heavily on common horror tropes without adding anything new.

• The found-footage style, while fitting, does little to elevate the weak story.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally indicate a lack of engagement with the film's plot and scares. Viewers often found it to be derivative of other horror films.

The film was shot entirely on location in the forests of North Carolina, with much of the dialogue improvised by the cast to enhance the found-footage feel.