Hell of a Summer
Neon | Release Date: April 4, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
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Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
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6
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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Paste MagazineJesse HassengerApr 2, 2025
If Hell of a Summer is supposed to spoof the horror movies it resembles, it never settles on a satirical point of view from which to approach them. If it’s supposed to actually imitate them, well, even worse; the original Friday the 13th is no classic, but it’s got a damn sight more atmosphere than this. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterJourdain SearlesSep 25, 2023
Despite the best efforts of the directors, Hell of a Summer just isn’t scary. Bryk and Wolfhard know how to tell jokes, but struggle with establishing a truly creepy atmosphere. Read full review
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TheWrapChase HutchinsonApr 3, 2025
For all it throws at you, it’s neither consistently funny nor scary enough to leave a mark. Read full review
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The New York TimesCalum MarshApr 3, 2025
Wolfhard and Bryk don’t relish violence or gore: Hell of a Summer is surprisingly tame, with most of its kills kept tastefully offscreen. Read full review
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