If there’s ever been a horror film that feels like a warm hug, it’s Summoning Sylvia. The idea of the genre being able to elicit those tones definitely seems contradictory, but this supernatural queer horror has cozy undercurrents beneath the jump scares that come with huddling in a dark corner of the film's antique, haunted house. This unique experience and intriguing atmosphere can only really be attributed to the genuinely affable main cast, who play their characters with sheer authenticity and share heartfelt chemistry with each other. More significantly, they give the genre a fresh take on queer characters, veering away from contrived stereotypes and establishing nuanced human experiences a universal audience can relate to. With co-directors Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse at the helm of this film with a 100% Rt score, many of the crew and cast members are part of the LGBTQ+ community, lending their voices to re-invigorate the overlooked sub-genre.