Picture this: the summer sun beating down on Camp Pineway, laughter echoing through the trees, and the promise of young love in the air. In “Hell of a Summer,” our hero, Jason Hochberg, played with a raw vulnerability by newcomer Jake Anders, steps into a perfect storm of teenage angst and a chilling mystery. 🏕️ As the killings at the camp unfold, Anders delivers a performance that is both heart-wrenching and powerful, showing the audience the fragile line between innocence and darkness. 🌑 The tension rises as the body count escalates, and the camp’s carefree facade shatters, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. While some may find the plot predictable, the chemistry between the young cast, particularly Anders and co-star Lily Chen, who plays the rebellious counselor Maya, is electric and worth the watch. “Hell of a Summer” is a rollercoaster of emotion that will leave you shaken and questioning who you can trust when the sun goes down. 🌅🔪 Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk The performances stand out, each actor carrying the emotional weight of the story with purpose and precision.

Rating: 8.9 ⭐
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Best time to watch: afternoon, with friends