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Summoning Sylvia

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Summoning Sylvia

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Released Mar 31, 2023

1h 14m

Comedy

Horror

LGBTQ+

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A gay bachelor party takes a spooky turn when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned. And when the groom's straight ex-military brother crashes the proceedings, laughs and scares collide to create this genre-bender.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It’s low budget, but rates high in the laugh count. Could well become a cult classic.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 12, 2023

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Summoning Sylvia is a sassy and hilarious séance comedy, told from a gay male perspective. Travis Coles and Frankie Grande are scene-stealing delights. The unpredictable jokes and gags make this film appealing to people who like comedy made for adults.

Apr 23, 2023

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

A rollicking, raunchy and very gay piece of fluff... but it has a lot more imagination and ambition behind it than meets the eye.

Apr 14, 2023

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David-Elijah Nahmod

Bay Area Reporter

Co-writers and co-directors Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse have done a nice job in fashioning this horror/comedy/social commentary mash-up. Summoning Sylvia is definitely worth a look.

Apr 13, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A zany, spooky, horror, gay comedy, that's silly and chilly.

Rated: B

Apr 12, 2023

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A wonderful tale about expectations and the lengths we’ll go through for someone we love...

Apr 11, 2023

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Mindy J

I got to see this being the only person in the theater and it was awesome! The acting was great from everyone, the jokes were funny but there was also touching moments, there was genuine tension where I was legit wondering what was going to happen and I never saw the twist coming. My favorite scene is the end, but I won't spoil it. I'm just so glad I saw this movie, I really hope more people see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/23

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Adrian M

It was everything you wanted movie, funny, touching, had jump scares. Just fabulous all around. Im not easily touched but there was a part that almost had me crying. Dont want to ruin it so see it and Im sure youll figure out which part it was.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/23

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Rich C

Didn't get there for me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Audience Member

I was really surprised at how good this movie turned out to be. It’s a fun, cheeky good time with some great talent. I would have been more interested in a series adaptation, however.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Thomas Y

I watched this movie mainly because my son had met Wesley Taylor at a State workshop in Tampa. I wanted to see his writing and directing skills. I was not disappointed and, if this "Boomer" can laugh out loud at this horromedy then most everyone should. Acting was also excellent. Can't wait to see what the Taylor/Wyse, team creates next. Maybe something in the musical comedy department (i.e. Rocky Horror Picture Show), consider Mr. Taylor's theater background.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Julian S

It has a few good lines, but overall, it's mostly forgettable nonsense. Are you really surprised?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Synopsis

A gay bachelor party takes a spooky turn when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned. And when the groom's straight ex-military brother crashes the proceedings, laughs and scares collide to create this genre-bender.

Director: Wesley Taylor, Alex Wyse
Producer: Cody Lassen
Screenwriter: Wesley Taylor, Alex Wyse
Distributor: The Horror Collective
Production Co: Book of Spells, Cody Lassen & Associates, Diamond Dog Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexual Content and Language)
Genre: Comedy, Horror, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 7, 2023
Runtime: 1h 14m

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