Overview

• The slasher-comedy 'Hell of a Summer,' co-directed and co-written by Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk, premieres in theaters on April 4, 2025, distributed by NEON.
• Set at a summer camp, the film combines '80s slasher tropes with a comedic and self-aware tone, prioritizing humor over scares.
• Early reviews have highlighted strong performances from the ensemble cast, including Fred Hechinger and Abby Quinn, despite underdeveloped characters.
• Critics have noted the film's lack of originality and inconsistent technical execution, with some praising its youthful energy and genre homage.
• Wolfhard and Bryk continue to promote the film, positioning it as a nostalgic and lighthearted take on coming-of-age and slasher genres.