Dark Summer

2015·Movie
1h 21min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Dark Summer fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Some crushes last forever

Follows the tale of a 17-year-old on house arrest for the summer. When his mother is away on business, a horrifying incident occurs, followed by an even more terrifying presence in the house.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dark Summer

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Where can I stream Dark Summer legally?

Dark Summer is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dark Summer worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Summer rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dark Summer?

1 h 21 min

Dark Summer runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dark Summer?

Critics29
Audiences31

Yes. Critics average 29 and audiences 31 out of 100, so both groups see Dark Summer much the same way.

What language is Dark Summer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Summer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Summer in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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