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Hell of a Summer

2025·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb5.3Metacritic575.6Rotten Tomatoes49%50%

Where to watch

HuluKanopy

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Hell of a Summer fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Scare8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Pack your body bags.

When 24-year-old Jason Hochberg arrives for counsellor weekend at his beloved Camp Pineway, his biggest problem is feeling out of touch with his teenage co-workers. Little does he know; a masked killer has murdered camp owners John and Kathy and is preparing to strike again.
Slasher HorrorSummer Camp ThrillerWhodunit MysteryIntense SuspenseAdrenaline-PumpingGenre HomageFast-Paced ActionGruesome ViolenceTeen Scream

Crew

Directed by:
Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Kevin Eade
Written by:
Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk
Produced by:
Jason Bateman, Fred Hechinger, Carmen Cuba
Composed by:
Jay McCarrol, Richard Calistan, Taylor Doherty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hell of a Summer

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Where can I stream Hell of a Summer legally?

HuluKanopy

Hell of a Summer is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hell of a Summer worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hell of a Summer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hell of a Summer?

1 h 28 min

Hell of a Summer runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hell of a Summer?

Critics53
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Hell of a Summer much the same way.

Was Hell of a Summer a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Hell of a Summer in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Hell of a Summer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hell of a Summer in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hell of a Summer use?

Chekhov's SkillNice GuyAsshole VictimFace Death with DignityOff with His Head!Eye ScreamCasanova WannabeShout-OutBig Bad DuumvirateFaking the DeadHero with Bad PublicityMeaningful Echoand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Hell of a Summer, including Chekhov's Skill, Nice Guy, Asshole Victim.