Summoning Sylvia – Movie Review
Director: Wesley Taylor, Alex Wyse
Writer: Wesley Taylor, Alex Wyse (Screenplay)
Cast
- Travis Coles (Aftermath)
- Frankie Grande (Spree)
- Troy Iwata (What Lies Below)
- Noah J Ricketts (American Gods)
- Nicholas Logan (Instant Family)
Plot: A gay bachelor party turns spooky when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned.
Runtime: 1 Hour 14 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Summoning Sylvia starts when a group of gay friends head off for a bachelor party. Larry (Coles), Nico (Grande), Reggie (Iwata), Kevin (Ricketts), and Jamie (Urie) are joined by Harrison (Logan)a new partner being introduced to the rest. However, as they look to party the night away, they summon a spirit from the house.
Now, the friends must figure out what is happening, and they look into the history of the house. However, what they discover, leads them down a dark path. They must figure out how to survive the night even if they start pointing fingers are each other.
Verdict on Summoning Sylvia
Summoning Sylvia is a horror comedy following a gay bachelor party that sees the group accidentally summon an evil. Now, they must figure out how to survive the night and understand the truth haunting the home.
This is a horror comedy that turns the haunted house on its head, by throwing the uncertainty in friendship of the characters. It really keeps us wondering what will happen next and whether the friends can remain together. While the mystery could play out in plenty of different directions. The performances are strong and the balance between horror and comedy clicks extremely well.
Final Thoughts – Summoning Sylvia is a wacky horror comedy filled with laughs and scares.
