The Summoned
Two high profile couples are forced to examine the cost of success when they're invited to an exclusive self-help retreat where their ancestors sold their souls generations prior.
Why it matters
A slow-burning folk horror thriller that intertwines ancestral curses with modern ambition, probing the dark price of success through eerie ritual and psychological dread.
- Sharp atmosphere rooted in ancestral guilt and occult tradition, tapping into folk horror’s revival beyond the British Isles.
- Deliberate pacing lets tension simmer, rewarding viewers who appreciate mood over jump scares.
- Strong ensemble cast navigates complex relationships under supernatural pressure—think a more intimate, character-driven “The Witch.”
- Not for fans craving fast thrills or gore, but a solid pick for those drawn to occult hauntings and ancestral reckonings.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
50
