Deadly Summer
Deadly Summer

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Deadly Summer

2013
Movie
90 min
French

A woman's plans to leave her husband and follow her lover abroad are thrown into turmoil when murder strikes.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: James F. RobinsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Five friends decide to celebrate their graduation with a trip to a secluded cabin in the woods. As they settle in, strange occurrences begin to plague them, suggesting they are not alone. Their festive getaway quickly turns into a fight for survival against an unseen, malevolent force.

Critical Reception

Deadly Summer received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often being cited as a formulaic entry in the slasher subgenre with limited originality. While some appreciated its straightforward approach to horror, many found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at classic slasher tropes.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of suspense.

  • Character motivations and development were frequently questioned.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Deadly Summer are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of engagement with the film's basic premise and execution. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable horror film that failed to offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, the film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, rather than a remote, wooded location.

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