Summoning The Spirit (2023)


A city couple relocating to a home in the forest discover a commune on the neighbouring land is home to a cult of sasquatch worshippers harbouring sinister secrets... 

Head over to Eye for Film to read my full review.

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Goblin (Marie) said…
The poster of the movie looks a bit intense...

I like the premise. Could definitely get behind a sasquatch-worshipping forest cult, and you've got to love a 90 minute run time!!
19 August 2023 at 04:52
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