The warm and hot summer months may not be the first thing audiences think of when they think of the scary conditions, but over the years, some filmmakers have made some truly harrowing summer horror movies. Instead of focusing on darkness and bleakness, some films are horrific because their setting is not generally considered scary. Besides the 80s summer camp horror movie trend, there are plenty of others that use the summer months to force viewers to rethink when they are safe from things that stumble upon at night.
Whether it's the suspense under the waves or the relentless sunlight that disturbs the audience, there are several ways to keep viewers on the edge of their seat. Halloween isn't the only time of year when things can get weird.
10. Jaws
One of the most iconic films of all time, it's no wonder the film has spawned so many sequels even though the original still stands above the rest. Despite the fact that much of the film takes place in broad daylight, it doesn't take away the horror that audiences experience when people unknowingly swim with the killing machine. Using POV-style footage and one of the most famous soundtracks in film history, Jaws is as scary today as it was when it was first released.
9. Friday the 13th
Arguably the most iconic horror film ever made, it also helps launch the popular slasher film genre that has dominated the horror film genre for over a decade. A group of counselors are supposed to spend a few days at Camp Crystal Lake, a summer camp for kids, getting ready for the summer, but instead they are killed one by one after getting themselves into trouble.
The film keeps the audience in the dark as to who is killing the teenagers, creating a situation where the audience does not know who will be killed next, or if anyone can survive. With a plot that will be copied for years and one of the most famous horror villains of all time, this film is an absolute classic and a must-see for any horror fan.
8. Cabin In The Forest
Although the film is not at all what many viewers expected, " cabin in the woods" from this goes for the better. Many horror films rely on the audience being left in the dark, but " Shed in a woods" does the opposite, as viewers know the real monsters are the mysterious control room pulling the strings as the band's summer camping trip goes by completely unnoticed. college students. Possibly the most intelligent and meta-horror film to date, " Shed in a woods" A must have for any fan of the genre.
7. I know what you did last summer
The 1997 slasher, which starred in a truly '90s starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., was a lot of fun. After a group of rowdy teenagers accidentally run over and kill a man while driving, they must throw his body into a lake to cover up their crime.
A year later, they must return after receiving a mysterious letter claiming that someone saw the crime happen. As they try to find out who witnessed the accident, everyone is killed one by one.
6 Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Another heavyweight in the horror genre, the originalTexas Chainsaw Massacre 1974, disgusting and terrifying in equal measure. Using the sweltering Texas heat to give the film a unique look and raise the stakes, the film is not without reason one of the most famous of its genre.
With an iconic villain and some of the most gruesome deaths moviegoers have ever seen at the time, the film still holds its own against contemporary horror films, thanks in large part to its reliance solely on practical effects.
5. Piranha
Often considered nothing more than a rip-off of Jaws, Piranha is by no means one of the greatest horror films ever made. The plot itself is exactly what many viewers would expect; after accidentally releasing a shoal of piranhas from an abandoned fish hatchery, a man-eating fish wreaks havoc on unsuspecting campers relaxing in a river.
Like all good monster movies, there's a lot of gore and some truly messy feeding scenes. It's far from perfect, but it's still a must see for fans of gore and old-school monster movies.
4. Sleeping camp
sleepy camp, become part of a large stream of horror films in summer camps that followed the success of "Friday the 13th" largely forgotten among casual horror fans. This is in no way indicative of the film's entertainment value, as the pace of the game seems to be slightly slower than other films in this genre. Sleepaway Camp is not just another teen slasher.
With an introverted and broken girl at its center, the film warns against bullying and sexual assault more than promiscuity and drugs like other slasher films of the time.
3. Cheerleader Camp
One of the dumbest summer camp horror movies, " Cheerleaders camp» perhaps the most fun. Instead of trying to scare the audience at every turn, the film feels more self-aware at its core, something that many horror films seem to lack.
That is, the film at times looks just silly, and then suddenly turns into a high-octane horror movie that audiences expect from a slasher movie. While the film won't win any awards, it's still an absolute blast that will remind viewers of simpler times.
2 Solstice
With an impressive cast that includes Will Poulter and Florence Pugh, Midsommar has managed to become one of the most well-received horror films in recent years. After a group of college students go on vacation to Sweden to visit a mysterious commune, things quickly get weird.
Filled to the brim with memorable scenes like ritual suicide, Dani's horrifying phone call, and the iconic smile that ends the film, "Midsommar" is a film that audiences will enjoy whether they like it or not.
1. Burning
Another summer camp slasher that was pretty much lost in the shuffle, The Burning still full of memorable and classic horror moments. Classic practical effects, fake blood buckets, and unique weapons make this film as charming as it is.
ThoughThe Burning no different from predictability. However, even though the audience knows exactly what is going to happen next, they still manage to marvel as they are torn apart by garden sheds one by one.
