Summer School

A group of college students attending a summer remedial class at an isolated mountain lodge find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they must band together to survive the deadly ordeal and unmask their attacker before they all become victims.

Summer School (1979) is a lesser-known slasher film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some appreciated its attempt at suspense and gore within the popular slasher genre of the era, many critics found it to be derivative, poorly acted, and lacking originality. It has since gained a minor cult following among hardcore horror enthusiasts.

• Praised by some for its atmosphere and tension building.

• Criticized for its predictable plot and weak character development.

• Seen as a typical, albeit somewhat forgettable, entry in the 1970s/80s slasher boom.

Google audience: Audience reception for Summer School (1979) is largely polarized, with some viewers enjoying its classic slasher elements and suspenseful premise, while others found it to be uninspired and slow-paced.

Despite being directed by Jeff Burr, who would later gain recognition for films like 'The Stepfather II' and 'Puppet Master 4 & 5', this early slasher film is often overlooked in his filmography.