Damn Summer
Damn Summer

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Damn Summer

2011
Movie
73 min
Spanish

Julieta and Federico are parents of three boys, it is a high class family. He is a successful architect. They receive the visit of Tito, uncle of Federico, a gray man who has just left the prison. Tito wants to go to the sea and Federico proposes to go to a house that he himself built for some friends, but Federico stays in the city, working.

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IMDb3.1/10
Director: Geoff RyanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults head out to a remote cabin for a summer getaway, only to find themselves targeted by a mysterious and violent attacker. As the body count rises, their idyllic vacation transforms into a desperate fight for survival. They must uncover the identity of their tormentor before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Damn Summer received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience scores were also low, with many finding the film predictable and lacking originality. It is considered a minor entry in the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its lack of originality, borrowing heavily from established slasher tropes.

  • Performances were frequently called out as uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.

  • The film's predictable scares and uninventive kills left many viewers unimpressed.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available indicate disappointment with its unoriginality and a perceived lack of engaging elements, making it a forgettable horror flick for many.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, which is often cited as a reason for its limited production values and reliance on familiar horror clichés.

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