Summer Sins
Summer Sins

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Summer Sins

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
78 min
German

Ralph has fled to Spain after stealing a large sum of money. He passes the time with his sweet neighbor Sabine and his maid Inez, but customs officer Sascha and photographer Sigi are hot on the fugitive's heels.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Michael T. JoyceGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young people rent a remote cabin in the woods for a summer getaway. As they begin to explore the surrounding area, they uncover dark secrets about the cabin's past and the strange occurrences that plague the woods. Unbeknownst to them, a malevolent force is watching their every move, picking them off one by one in increasingly brutal ways.

Critical Reception

Summer Sins is a low-budget slasher film that garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its graphic violence and atmospheric tension. While critically panned upon its release for its predictable plot and questionable acting, it has since been appreciated for its contributions to the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral gore and suspenseful set pieces.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on genre tropes.

  • Considered a cult classic within the slasher film community.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often mention the film's dated effects and acting, but many acknowledge its effectiveness as a suspenseful horror film for its time.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget in rural Oregon, contributing to its raw and isolated atmosphere.

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