Summoning Sylvia Summoning Sylvia

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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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"Troy Iwata talks queer joy and hilarious haunts in new LGBTQ+ horror-comedy film"

04/12/2023 | 
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"entertaining and a great deal of fun. It is vivacious, flamboyant, and will help provide escapism for viewers"

04/12/2023 | 
Review (4/5) | 
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"a zany laugh fest that offers ghosts, a self-professed witch, and even a little social commentary about homophobia"

04/11/2023 | 
Review (positive) | 
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"plenty of laughs and will hold your interest in its bony grip"

04/10/2023 | 
Review (7.5/10) | 
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"4 queer indie films you can stream right now"

04/10/2023 | 
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"‘Big Brother’: Where Is Frankie Grande Almost 10 Years Later?"

04/08/2023 | 
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"the humor is exuberant and good-natured, just like the main characters"

04/04/2023 | 
Review (B) | 
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"an enjoyable lark that makes its cast’s loud-and-proud enthusiasm so infectious."

04/04/2023 | 
Review (B-) | 
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"On the Red Carpet for the New York Premiere of SUMMONING SYLVIA"

04/03/2023 | 
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"an exciting horror comedy filled with laughs and heart"

04/03/2023 | 
Review (4/5) | 
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"a nice shift in queer cinema I hope some writers/directors feel inspired by"

04/02/2023 | 
Review (3.5/5) | 
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"a pretty enjoyable movie"

04/01/2023 | 
Review (7/10) | 
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"hilarious, at times frightening movie that feels like a showcase for Frankie Grande."

03/31/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"funny, charming, and will lift your spirits"

03/31/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"consistently entertaining. And the deeper stuff going on between the lines keeps us engaged."

03/31/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"I laughed my ass off"

03/31/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"Definitely worth considering for a light, evening’s entertainment if you want something a little spooky but light-hearted and warm."

03/30/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"hilarious, campy and crowd-pleasing delight that's destined to become a cult classic. It's funnier than Cocaine Bear."

03/30/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"supplies a generous portion of humor that captivates the audience."

03/30/2023 | 
Review (positive) | 
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"“Summoning Sylvia” starts out silly — in a good way"

03/30/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"“Summoning Sylvia” is a quick, breezy, funny comedy dripping with horror cheese and cringe-inducing laughter."

03/30/2023 | 
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"as the Flintstones used to say, a gay old time."

03/30/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"one that will (and should) succeed on word-of-mouth buzz."

03/30/2023 | 
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"A lot of fun, definitely worth a watch"

03/30/2023 | 
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"Full of heart will keep you laughing and smiling (maybe occasionally screaming) from beginning to end."

03/28/2023 | 
Review (Positive) | 
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"‘Summoning Sylvia’ Trailer – LGBTQ Horror-Comedy Comes to Select Theaters This Weekend"

03/28/2023 | 
Press | 
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"will win over the hearts of those who love their comedy/horror coated in glitter"

03/23/2023 | 
Review (3/5) | 
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"Travis Coles and Frankie Grande Wake the Dead in LGBTQ Horror Comedy ‘Summoning Sylvia’"

03/20/2023 | 
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"This actually looks like a queer horror comedy that’s silly enough to be really fun."

03/10/2023 | 
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"Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, and more gays go gaga for a ghost in this new horror-comedy"

03/10/2023 | 
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"The good folks over at The Horror Collective have announced the North American theatrical and TVOD release of their LGBTQ horror comedy Summoning Sylvia"

03/09/2023 | 
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"Similarly funny, but with a horror twist, is Summoning Sylvia, written and directed by Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse. The film features a who’s who of next-gen gay Broadway, including Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, "

03/09/2023 | 
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"the movie promises to entertain and spook audiences in equal measure. Mark your calendars and get ready"

03/08/2023 | 
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"We continue our mission to bring new and exciting voices to the horror fans everywhere"

03/08/2023 | 
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"as they hold a high-spirited séance to summon the sinister Sylvia, the group ends up welcoming more houseguests than they bargained for."

03/08/2023 | 
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"The Horror Collective has announced that they have conjured a release date for the LGBTQ+ horror-comedy Summoning Sylvia."

03/08/2023 | 
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"The movie follows a gay bachelor party which takes a spooky turn "

03/08/2023 | 
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""Ultimately a celebration of queer friendship, the film explores the assumptions we make about each other, which can lead to some super silly scary spooky s---," they add. "We can't wait for audiences to summon Sylvia with us.""

03/07/2023 | 
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"The feature film recently wrapped production, and its previously unannounced cast also includes Frankie Grande (“Henry Danger”), Nicholas Logan (“I Care a Lot”), Troy Iwata (“Dash & Lily”), Noah Ricketts (Frozen), Sean Grandillo (“Scream: The TV Series”), Camden Garcia (“Station 19”),"

03/02/2023 | 
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"Entertainment Squad has acquired the new LGBTQ-themed horror comedy Summoning Sylvia for worldwide distribution under its The Horror Collective banner."

03/02/2023 | 
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"Entertainment Squad kicks off talks on LGBTQ+ horror comedy Summoning Sylvia from Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse about a gay bachelor party beset by sinister forces."

02/19/2023 | 
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"Filming has wrapped on Summoning Sylvia, a new LGBT horror comedy starring a bevy of Broadway stars including Michael Urie (Torch Song Trilogy), Troy Iwata (Be More Chill), and Frankie Grande (Rock of Ages). Veanne Cox (An American in Paris) stars as Sylvia, a murderous ghost summoned from the netherworld."

07/01/2021 | 
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"Travis Coles and Michael Urie have been tapped to star in Summoning Sylvia. The movie recently wrapped production and has finally announced its cast:"

07/01/2021 | 
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"Michael Urie, Veanne Cox, More Broadway Alums Will Star in Queer Horror Comedy Summoning Sylvia"

07/01/2021 | 
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  • Summoning Sylvia
  • Summoning Sylvia

    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.

    Cast
    Frankie Grande (Nico), Michael Urie (Jamie), Nicholas Logan (Harrison), Noah J. Ricketts (Kevin), Travis Coles (Larry), Troy Iwata (Reggie), Veanne Cox (Sylvia)

    Directors
    Alex Wyse, Wesley Taylor

    Producer
    Cody Lassen

    Writers
    Alex Wyse, Wesley Taylor

    Summoning Sylvia on IMDB
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