Grisly killings are all par for the course in a classic horror movie, but this particular move hits all the right spots if you’re looking for a fun night in. There is plenty of tension, lots of gore, and some cool 1980s rock chicks on a killing spree. Oh, and let’s not forget the psychotic zealot killing in the name of God.
As schlock-horror movies go, We Summon the Darkness isn’t half bad. Metal fans will love the 80s death metal vibe permeating the action, and when the action really takes off, you’ll be left hiding behind your couch with a tub of popcorn.
The Plot
We Summon the Darkness is set in 1988 when rock musicians wore their hair long and their trousers skintight. It’s the age of Bon Jovi, Van Halen, and Metallica. The three main female leads are rock chicks, complete with denim, plenty of black garments, and bright lipstick. They are very much channeling Madonna from her Desperately Seeking Susan days, complete with potty mouth and ‘girls having fun’.
Val is the mouthy chick, Alexis the Madonna clone, and Bev the nice girl. Together they form a cool clique of badass girls looking for some action.
The three are on a road trip, driving along a remote highway with a nod to Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They stop at a service station and we see a televangelist ranting about satanic massacres on the TV. This is a strong hint of what’s to come, but not perhaps in the way you imagine.
The action continues on to a rock concert where the Soldiers of Satan are playing. Our three girls hook up with three guys, so far so teen movie. Following the concert, six of them all drive over to Alexis’s dad’s country house to party. Lots of drinking ensues and soon the mood darkens.
When the slaughter begins, the movie shifts away from the standard slasher trope of male psycho/female victims. Instead, the girls are the perps in a crazed ‘girl power’ frenzy. But despite the bloodletting, it never feels over the top, except perhaps when the preacher shows up…
An 80s Vibe
The soundtrack is excellent and the movie really captures the end of 80s feel, with some cool tunes and a girl-power vibe. If you’re into house party massacre type tropes, this movie should tick a few boxes. There are a couple of walk-on characters in the form of a nosey neighbor and sheriff, which adds some extra tension to the proceedings, but mostly it’s a fun romp through the late 80s with some inventive slaughter thrown in for good measure.
Moral Undertones
If you choose to look a little deeper, you’ll spot some references to suspect far-right morality, which is rather apt given the current political climate in the US.
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We give this movie a 4/5 for its fun take on bad girls having fun in 1980s America.
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Grisly killings are all par for the course in a classic horror movie, but this particular move hits all the right spots if you’re looking for a fun night in. There is plenty of tension, lots of gore, and some cool 1980s rock chicks on a killing spree. Oh, and let’s not forget the psychotic zealot killing in the name of God.
As schlock-horror movies go, We Summon the Darkness isn’t half bad. Metal fans will love the 80s death metal vibe permeating the action, and when the action really takes off, you’ll be left hiding behind your couch with a tub of popcorn.
The Plot
We Summon the Darkness is set in 1988 when rock musicians wore their hair long and their trousers skintight. It’s the age of Bon Jovi, Van Halen, and Metallica. The three main female leads are rock chicks, complete with denim, plenty of black garments, and bright lipstick. They are very much channeling Madonna from her Desperately Seeking Susan days, complete with potty mouth and ‘girls having fun’.
Val is the mouthy chick, Alexis the Madonna clone, and Bev the nice girl. Together they form a cool clique of badass girls looking for some action.
The three are on a road trip, driving along a remote highway with a nod to Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They stop at a service station and we see a televangelist ranting about satanic massacres on the TV. This is a strong hint of what’s to come, but not perhaps in the way you imagine.
The action continues on to a rock concert where the Soldiers of Satan are playing. Our three girls hook up with three guys, so far so teen movie. Following the concert, six of them all drive over to Alexis’s dad’s country house to party. Lots of drinking ensues and soon the mood darkens.
When the slaughter begins, the movie shifts away from the standard slasher trope of male psycho/female victims. Instead, the girls are the perps in a crazed ‘girl power’ frenzy. But despite the bloodletting, it never feels over the top, except perhaps when the preacher shows up…
The soundtrack is excellent and the movie really captures the end of 80s feel, with some cool tunes and a girl-power vibe. If you’re into house party massacre type tropes, this movie should tick a few boxes. There are a couple of walk-on characters in the form of a nosey neighbor and sheriff, which adds some extra tension to the proceedings, but mostly it’s a fun romp through the late 80s with some inventive slaughter thrown in for good measure.
Moral Undertones
If you choose to look a little deeper, you’ll spot some references to suspect far-right morality, which is rather apt given the current political climate in the US.
Here’s an interesting piece of trivia for you: this movie was brought to the screen by cryptocurrency! The Litecoin Foundation acted as an executive producer. Crypto could end up playing an increasingly important role in the movie industry, so here is a guide to buying crypto if you need an introduction.
We give this movie a 4/5 for its fun take on bad girls having fun in 1980s America.