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The Summoning

Name: The Summoning
Director: Curtis Schultz
Released: 2014
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2014

TV-MA

Director

Curtis Schultz

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a typical horror storyline where a group of friends faces a supernatural threat during a road trip. The plot relies on well-known genre clichés, focusing on a supernatural or cult-driven menace rather than exploring complex identity issues. Because the narrative adheres to traditional genre expectations, it does not actively engage with diverse perspectives or challenge societal norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Summoning have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include non-straight relationships or identities. It relies on typical horror elements without offering narratives that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does The Summoning portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a group dynamic but does not show any disruption of traditional male-dominated structures. There is no indication of women taking significant control over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Summoning?

Limited

The racial makeup of the cast is not specified. The film might follow the common practice of casting actors without considering diverse backgrounds.

How does The Summoning represent religion and culture?

Limited

Satanic rituals play a key role in the plot, but they are used as standard horror clichés. The film does not offer a deeper critique of Western religious or institutional structures.

Does The Summoning include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses a classic horror premise that fits established genre expectations for a supernatural thriller.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded character arcs.
There is no evidence of diverse racial casting or ethnic ability to act within the ensemble.
The film fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or showcase significant women's ability to drive the story.
The use of religious themes functions as a cliché rather than a meaningful cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

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.

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