The Best Horror Movies Set During Summer
- 1Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss
For Fans Of: Deep Blue Sea, The Meg, Open Water, Shark Night, 47 Meters Down
Why Should I Watch Jaws: The ultimate summer horror blockbuster, Jaws brings the terrors of the deep to unsuspecting beachgoers and heightens the fear of what lies beneath the ocean's surface. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1975 classic spawned a genre of sea creature horror films and remains a must-see for its iconic score, unforgettable scenes, and timeless portrayal of man vs. nature.In the classic thriller Jaws, the quiet summer resort of Amity Island is thrown into chaos by a deadly great white shark. Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) must team up with oceanographer Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw) to stop it. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film redefined the horror genre, creating the concept of a summer blockbuster. The film's tension-filled plot and iconic score won it three Academy Awards, including Best Original Score for John Williams. Despite its simple premise, Jaws remains an enduring masterpiece of suspense and fear. - 2Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby
For Fans Of: Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, The Burning, Child's Play, My Bloody Valentine
Why Should I Watch Friday the 13th: A quintessential slasher film set at Camp Crystal Lake during summertime, Friday the 13th introduced audiences to one of horror's most notorious villains, Jason Voorhees. With innovative death scenes and thrilling suspense throughout, this franchise-launching classic has left an indelible impact on pop culture and remains essential viewing for any horror aficionado.On a chilling Friday the 13th, Camp Crystal Lake reopens after two decades of closure following a series of tragic accidents. The new group of young, energetic counselors, including Alice (Adrienne King) and Bill (Harry Crosby), are unaware of the ominous history that haunts this seemingly serene locale. As darkness descends upon the camp, an unknown assailant begins to pick them off one by one. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, this seminal horror film combines suspenseful storytelling with a haunting score to create a classic slasher flick that birthed the infamous character Jason Voorhees, albeit in his mother's guise initially. - 3Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen, Allen Danziger
For Fans Of: The Hills Have Eyes, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, Wrong Turn, Last House on the Left
Why Should I Watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Gruesome and unnerving in equal measure, Tobe Hooper's influential masterpiece transports viewers to a scorching Texas landscape where a group of friends encounter unimaginable horrors. Known for its gritty atmosphere and jarring realism, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a brutal exploration of human depravity that continues to resonate with generations of horror fans.In the heart of rural Texas, a horrendous tale unfolds. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a chilling horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, tells the story of Sally Hardesty (Marilyn Burns) and her friends, who unwittingly stumble upon a family of cannibals during their trip to an old homestead. Among them lurks Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen), a monstrous figure wielding a chainsaw, whose terrifying presence dominates the film. As their peaceful journey spirals into a nightmarish chase for survival, viewers are left on the edge of their seats. Despite its low-budget production, the movie has gained cult status and is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films in cinema history. - 4Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe
For Fans Of: Scream, Urban Legend, The Faculty, Valentine, Final Destination
Why Should I Watch I Know What You Did Last Summer: This late-'90s teen slasher hit showcases some rising Hollywood stars as they're haunted by their past misdeeds during a coastal summer getaway. Featuring clever twists and tension-filled chase sequences, this thrilling gem from screenwriter Kevin Williamson helped reignite the slasher craze while embedding itself firmly in pop culture consciousness.In I Know What You Did Last Summer, four friends - Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Helen Shivers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Barry Cox (Ryan Phillippe) - grapple with a horrifying secret. After a celebratory night turns tragic, they swear to bury the truth, only for it to resurface in the form of an ominous message one year later. This suspenseful thriller, laden with mystery and terror, follows their desperate attempts to outsmart an unseen stalker. The group's unity is tested as they are plunged into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, where survival hinges on unearthing hidden truths and confronting their darkest fears.- #118 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
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- 5Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Karen Fields
For Fans Of: Sleepaway Camp 2, Summer Camp Nightmare, Madman, The Burning, Friday the 13th
Why Should I Watch Sleepaway Camp: A cult favorite among horror devotees, Sleepaway Camp presents a twisted take on summer camp terror with a shocking conclusion that has left viewers speechless for decades. Blending campy humor with gruesome kills, this 1983 slasher flick delivers a subversive exploration of adolescent angst and retribution that's guaranteed to make you think twice about attending summer camp.At Camp Arawak, a seemingly idyllic summer retreat, strange and horrifying events begin to unfold. The movie Sleepaway Camp is a classic 1983 horror flick directed by Robert Hiltzik. The story revolves around Angela (Felissa Rose), an introverted teenager, and her cousin Ricky (Jonathan Tiersten). As they try to navigate the usual trials of camp life, an unseen assailant starts offing the less-than-desirable campers and staff. Amidst the chaos, Angela's mysterious past slowly unravels. Notable for its shocking twist ending, this film remains a cult favorite in the slasher genre. - 6Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck
For Fans Of: The Descent, Dreamcatcher, The Hills Have Eyes, The Ring, Cabin in the Woods
Why Should I Watch Jeepers Creepers: A contemporary creature feature set in the sweltering Florida countryside, Jeepers Creepers follows two siblings as they're pursued by an ancient, supernatural entity during their seemingly innocent road trip. Mixing monster mythology with edge-of-your-seat suspense, this stylish horror film offers a fresh take on the genre while leaving viewers hungry for more.In Jeepers Creepers, brother and sister duo, Trish (Gina Philips) and Darry Jenner (Justin Long), find themselves ensnared in a heart-pounding struggle for survival against an ancient creature known as The Creeper. While returning home from college on a seemingly innocuous country road, they encounter the beast, awakening their worst nightmares. Director Victor Salva skillfully crafts this horror film into a chilling exploration of primal fear. The movie's unsettling tone is further enhanced by Francis Ford Coppola's role as the executive producer. As the plot unfolds, the siblings' courage and resourcefulness are tested to their limits. This film stands out for its unique fusion of terror and suspense, drawing upon traditional horror tropes while delivering unexpected twists.More Jeepers Creepers
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- 7Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies-Urich, Kevin McCarthy
For Fans Of: Shark Night, Deep Blue Sea, Lake Placid, Anaconda, The Meg
Why Should I Watch Piranha: This Roger Corman-produced B-movie classic showcases the deadly consequences of messing with Mother Nature when genetically-altered piranhas wreak havoc at a lakeside resort during summer vacation season. Brimming with bloody thrills and tongue-in-cheek humor, Piranha provides an entertainingly gory ride filled with enough aquatic carnage to keep even the most seasoned horror fan satisfied.Two people (Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies) unwittingly free a mad military scientist's (Kevin McCarthy) mutant fish near a summer camp and resort lake.More Piranha- #291 of 397 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 8Suze Lanier-Bramlett, Robert Houston, James Whitworth
For Fans Of: Wrong Turn, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Wolf Creek, The Descent, The Ruins
Why Should I Watch The Hills Have Eyes: Combining brutal violence with an unsettling desert setting, Wes Craven's 1977 shocker plunges a vacationing family into a nightmare world of cannibalistic savagery. As influential as it is horrifying, The Hills Have Eyes serves as a potent reminder of Craven's prodigious talents and stands tall among the most chilling summer horror tales.In The Hills Have Eyes, a chilling horror flick directed by Wes Craven, the Carter family, led by Big Bob (Russ Grieve), embarks on a road trip across a desolate US desert. Unbeknownst to them, they are venturing into the hunting grounds of a cannibalistic mutant clan, residing in the hills. A wrong turn lands them in gruesome peril as they fight for survival against these horrifying predators. The movie won praise for its raw depiction of terror, and Michael Berryman's portrayal of Pluto became an iconic figure in horror cinema.More The Hills Have Eyes- #11 of 57 onThe Best Horror Movies Based On True Stories, Ranked
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- 9Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Vinessa Shaw
For Fans Of: Wrong Turn, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Wolf Creek, The Descent, The Ruins
Why Should I Watch The Hills Have Eyes: A chilling remake of Wes Craven's 1977 classic, this film taps into primal fears and showcases a terrifying battle for survival within a desolate environment. With its gruesome imagery and suspenseful storytelling, it delivers a satisfying scare for fans of haunted house movies who also enjoy intense fight sequences.
A family road trip takes a terrifying turn when the travelers become stranded in a barren atomic zone established by the U.S. government. However, the unlucky travelers discover to their horror that the wasteland is far from uninhabited, A band of bloodthirsty mutants prowls the area, and there is nothing they like better than fresh meat.More The Hills Have Eyes- Dig Deeper...The Best Characters in The Hills Have Eyes Series, Ranked
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- 10Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer
For Fans Of: Friday the 13th, Sleepaway Camp, Madman, The Prowler, My Bloody Valentine
Why Should I Watch The Burning: Inspired by the urban legend of Cropsey, this early-'80s slasher flick transports viewers to Camp Stonewater where a disfigured caretaker returns to enact his bloody revenge. Featuring gruesome special effects from makeup master Tom Savini and an eerie synth-driven score, The Burning delivers an atmospheric summer camp horror experience that shouldn't be missed.At summer camp, some teenagers pull a prank on the camp's caretaker, Cropsy (Lou David). But the joke goes terribly wrong, and the teens leave Cropsy for dead after setting him on fire. But no one keeps Cropsy down. A few years later, the burned and disfigured caretaker returns to camp equipped with his trusty shears, ready to unleash his particular brand of vengeance on a whole new group of teens. The murderous Cropsy stalks the campers in the woods, one by one.More The Burning- #8 of 18 onThe Gnarliest Moments From Tom Savini's Effects And Makeup Career
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- 11Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie
For Fans Of: House of 1000 Corpses, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Three From Hell, The Hills Have Eyes, 31
Why Should I Watch The Devil's Rejects: Rob Zombie's darkly comedic follow-up to his directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses dives deeper into the twisted minds of its murderous protagonists during a sweltering Southern summer road trip. With its unapologetic brutality and engrossing character development, The Devil's Rejects has earned a dedicated cult following and remains a must-see for fans of extreme horror cinema.In The Devil's Rejects, Rob Zombie thrusts us into a visceral, violent world. The story follows the murderous Firefly family - Otis (Bill Moseley), Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), and Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig) - as they evade a vengeful sheriff (William Forsythe). This 2005 horror film is not for the faint-hearted, with its raw brutality and relentless pursuit of terror. It's a grimy road trip through America's underbelly, filled with macabre humor and chilling scenes that have garnered it cult status in the horror genre. The movie won Best Horror Film at the Scream Awards. - 12Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Laura Ramsey
For Fans Of: The Descent, Eden Lake, The Cave, Cabin Fever, 28 Weeks Later
Why Should I Watch The Ruins: Entwining horror with exotic adventure, The Ruins centers around a group of friends on vacation in Mexico who discover an ancient Mayan temple that harbors a terrifying secret. Blending claustrophobic tension with gruesome body horror, this underrated survival thriller presents a unique and unsettling twist on the typical summer horror tale.Amy (Jena Malone), Stacy (Laura Ramsey), Jeff (Jonathan Tucker) and Eric (Shawn Ashmore) look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle. Carnivorous vines try to ensnare the friends in their tendrils, forcing the group to fight for survival. - 13Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper
For Fans Of: Hereditary, The Witch, The Babadook, It Follows, Suspiria
Why Should I Watch Midsommar: Drenched in daylight and folklore, Ari Aster's sophomore effort follows a grieving woman as she joins her boyfriend on an ill-fated trip to a remote Swedish commune during their midsummer festival. With its hypnotic visuals and harrowing exploration of human relationships, Midsommar is a nightmarish fever dream that has solidified its place among modern horror masterpieces.A young American couple, their relationship foundering, travel to a fabled Swedish midsummer festival where a seemingly pastoral paradise transforms into a sinister, dread-soaked nightmare as the locals reveal their terrifying agenda.More Midsommar- Dig Deeper...Trippy Behind-The-Scenes Details We Never Knew About 'Midsommar'
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- 14Chuck Connors, Jocelyn Jones, Jon Van Ness
For Fans Of: House of Wax, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Funhouse, Sleepaway Camp, Maniac
Why Should I Watch Tourist Trap: This offbeat 1979 gem sees a group of young travelers stumble upon a sinister roadside attraction during their summer road trip. Balancing eerie atmosphere with macabre humor, Tourist Trap serves up creepy mannequins and telekinetic terror in equal measure, making it an enduring cult favorite for those seeking unconventional chills.A vehicle breakdown strands teens near a madman's (Chuck Connors) desert wax museum filled with lifelike dummies. - 15George Kennedy, Jamie Rose, Chris Lemmon
For Fans Of: The Burning, Friday the 13th, Madman, Sleepaway Camp, The Forest
Why Should I Watch Just Before Dawn: This overlooked slasher film takes viewers deep into the Oregon wilderness where five college students' camping trip takes a horrific turn. Boasting atmospheric cinematography and nail-biting suspense, Just Before Dawn stands out among its contemporaries as a slow-burn survival horror with a haunting climax that lingers in the memory.Just Before Dawn is a 1981 independent slasher film directed by Jeff Lieberman, and starring Chris Lemmon, Gregg Henry, Deborah Benson, Jamie Rose, and George Kennedy. The film follows a group of hikers who travel into the Oregon mountains to visit property inherited by one of them, only to be hunted by a ruthless backwoods killer. Shot on location in the Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, the film has often been praised for its eerie atmosphere and lush cinematography; despite not being a commercial success when released, the film has gained a cult following over the years. - 16Cécile De France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon
For Fans Of: Inside, Martyrs, Frontier(s), The Descent, Saw
Why Should I Watch High Tension: French filmmaker Alexandre Aja burst onto the scene with this intense tale of two friends whose idyllic countryside getaway becomes anything but restful when they're targeted by a sadistic killer. Brutal yet stylishly executed, High Tension is an adrenaline-fueled descent into madness that leaves viewers breathless long after the credits roll.In High Tension, a French horror film, college friends Marie (Cécile de France) and Alexia (Maïwenn) journey to the countryside for a quiet study retreat. Their weekend getaway, however, turns into a nightmare when a brutal killer (Philippe Nahon) invades the peaceful home. Marie, determined to save her friend, engages in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the intruder. As night becomes day, the line between hunter and hunted blurs. The film is known for its intense suspense and shocking twists, keeping viewers on edge until its final moments. - 17Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich
For Fans Of: Turistas, The Ruins, Eden Lake, Open Water, The Beach
Why Should I Watch A Perfect Getaway: Mixing scenic beauty with deadly thrills, A Perfect Getaway follows a newlywed couple's dream Hawaiian vacation that takes a sinister turn when they cross paths with potential killers. With its gorgeous locales and clever twists, this underrated thriller keeps viewers guessing until the very end, providing an entertaining escape for those seeking sun-soaked terror.Newlyweds Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich) are celebrating their honeymoon by hiking through a secluded region of Hawaii. Their idyllic trek takes a dark turn when they find a group of frightened hikers who claim that another couple has been brutally murdered. Far from civilization and unsure who to trust, Cydney and Cliff soon get locked into a terrifying battle for survival. - 18Gaylen Ross, Harriet Bass, Seth Jones
For Fans Of: The Burning, Sleepaway Camp, Friday the 13th, Just Before Dawn, The Mutilator
Why Should I Watch Madman: Inspired by the Cropsey legend like its predecessor The Burning, Madman is an atmospheric slasher flick set at a summer camp where counselors must confront their greatest fears. Featuring memorable kills and a chillingly effective score, this cult classic offers up plenty of vintage charm and dread-filled suspense for fans of early-'80s horror cinema.Madman is a 1982 slasher film written and directed by Joe Giannone. The plot follows a group of campers who are stalked and killed after summoning an axe-murderer of local legend. Originally based on the upstate New York urban legend of the Cropsey maniac, the film's central premise and main antagonist was changed last minute due to conflicts with The Burning, which was in production at the same time.More Madman- #22 of 25 onThe 25 Best Camping Horror Movies
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- 19Pamela Springsteen, Renee Estevez, Tony Higgins
For Fans Of: Sleepaway Camp, Friday the 13th, The Burning, Madman, Summer Camp Nightmare
Why Should I Watch Sleepaway Camp 2: Picking up several years after the shocking events of the first film, this campy sequel sees murderous Angela return to her killing spree at yet another summer camp. With its tongue-in-cheek humor and creative death scenes, Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers delivers gruesome fun for fans of '80s slasher fare.Angela Baker (Pamela Springsteen), a psychotic transsexual, escapes from a mental hospital and surfaces at a summer camp as a counselor who lectures her teenage charges on proper moral behavior. Those teens who break her strict rules -- from the camp chatterbox or a sex-obsessed girl to the boys who are peeping Toms -- are murdered by the impostor in various gruesome ways. As more campers go missing, intrepid counselor Molly (Renee Estevez) begins to piece together the truth.More Sleepaway Camp 2- #66 of 80 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 20Finn Atkins, Michael Fassbender, James Gandhi
For Fans Of: The Ruins, A Perfect Getaway, The Descent, Hard Candy, The Strangers
Why Should I Watch Eden Lake: James Watkins' harrowing British thriller chronicles a young couple's lakeside retreat gone horribly awry when they're terrorized by sadistic local youths. Bleak and unrelenting in its portrayal of human brutality, Eden Lake serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked violence that will leave viewers shaken long after viewing.During a romantic weekend getaway, a young couple confronts a gang of youths, and suffers brutal consequences.More Eden Lake- #63 of 80 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 21Pamela Springsteen, Tracy Griffith, Michael J. Pollard
For Fans Of: Sleepaway Camp 2, Friday the 13th, The Burning, Madman, Summer Camp Nightmare
Why Should I Watch Sleepaway Camp 3: Returning to form in terms of grisly mayhem and dark wit, Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland sees the franchise's iconic killer Angela running amok once again in a summer camp setting. With its inventive kills and satirical take on genre conventions, this third installment offers up plenty of twisted entertainment for fans of the series.Psychotic Angela (Pamela Springsteen) is itching to do what she does best: slaughter dozens of teenage campers. As luck would have it, the previous site of her murders has been renamed and converted into an experimental summer camp meant to bring together privileged and lower-class teens. On the day the youths are boarding the buses to camp, Angela runs over a potential camper with a garbage truck and assumes her identity. Once she has infiltrated the camp, the real terror begins. - 22Chuck Connors
For Fans Of: Sleepaway Camp, Madman, The Burning, Friday the 13th, Camp Blood
Why Should I Watch Summer Camp Nightmare: Adapted from a chilling novel by William Butler, this 1987 thriller offers a dystopian take on summer camp as a group of teens seize control and establish their own brutal regime. With its intriguing exploration of adolescent power dynamics and shocking violence, Summer Camp Nightmare delivers an unsettling vision of youthful rebellion gone awry.Summer Camp Nightmare is a 1987 horror film starring Chuck Connors and Charlie Stratton. The film is based on the novel The Butterfly Revolution by William Butler. - 23
Club Dread
Bill Paxton, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin HeffernanFor Fans Of: Scary Movie, Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Shaun of the Dead, Evil Dead II
Why Should I Watch Club Dread: From the comedic minds behind Super Troopers, this horror-comedy hybrid takes place on a tropical resort island where staff members are murdered one by one during a wild party weekend. Fusing raucous humor with slasher tropes, Club Dread is the perfect pick for viewers seeking light-hearted fare with just the right amount of bloodshed.Years ago Coconut Pete (Bill Paxton) had a hit record, but now he runs a tropical island resort where he spends his days basking in hedonism with the rest of the resort's offbeat staff. The paradise Coconut Pete presides over, however, becomes a living hell when an unknown killer begins slaughtering the staff. As the body count increases, so too does suspicion among the survivors. Now it's up to Coconut Pete and what's left of his staff to solve the mystery and stop the bloodshed. - 24Josh Duhamel, Melissa George, Olivia Wilde
For Fans Of: A Perfect Getaway, The Ruins, Brokedown Palace, Hostel, The Beach
Why Should I Watch Turistas: Set against stunning Brazilian landscapes, this suspenseful thriller follows a group of young travelers who find themselves in mortal danger after becoming stranded in an isolated oasis. Offering intense survival-horror action and unrelenting terror beneath idyllic scenery, Turistas provides a nightmare vacation experience that will keep viewers on edge until the very end.Travelers (Josh Duhamel, Melissa George, Olivia Wilde) are in the midst of enjoying a dream vacation along the Brazilian coast. Joining a party of revelers on the beach, the friends are drugged and find awake to find themselves robbed of their money, credit cards and passports. Led to a home in the jungle where they are told they will be safe, the friends instead discover a potentially fatal secret. - 25John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, Mike McEwen
For Fans Of: The Ruins, Killing Ground, Eden Lake, Open Water, Wolf Creek
Why Should I Watch Long Weekend: This atmospheric Australian gem chronicles the doomed camping trip of a couple whose disregard for nature unleashes deadly consequences upon them. With subtle supernatural elements woven throughout its tense narrative, Long Weekend is an eco-horror classic that still resonates today as an eerie reminder of mankind's precarious relationship with the environment.Peter (John Hargreaves) and Marcia (Briony Behets), a bitter married couple teetering on the edge of divorce, take a camping trip to heal the rift between them. As the weekend progresses, the selfish pair engage in reckless behavior that demonstrates an increasing disrespect for their natural surroundings. When Peter and Marcia become the targets of a series of inexplicable animal attacks, it becomes clear that an angry Mother Nature has come to exact her revenge. - 26Wil Traval, Lindsay Farris, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith
For Fans Of: The Ruins, Eden Lake, Killing Ground, Long Weekend, Wolf Creek
Why Should I Watch Primal: Set in the lush Australian wilderness, this survival-horror film centers on a group of friends who unleash an ancient evil that threatens their very existence. Combining stunning visuals with primal fear, Primal offers an adrenaline-fueled adventure that challenges the boundaries between man and beast."Primordial nature runs amuck in a smartly played, scripted, spectacular slice of neo Ozploitation. 12,000 years ago a caveman tried to communicate the presence of an unknown primal entity only to be devoured by the Neanderthal evil. Now six friends on a field trip set up camp in the same remote wilderness. But when one takes a dip in a nearby water hole, she becomes feverish and agitated, and regresses to a predatory state where her companions become the hunted. When another begins the same beastly transition, terror descends on the remainder as they realize its kill or be killed. Sooner or later one will have to venture into the creepy mountain caves to confront the cause of all the monstrous mayhem. A frenzied visceral nightmare in the vein of CABIN FEVER, PRIMAL is a hugely enjoyable roller coaster ride through primitive panic with the best one-word ending ever!" Quoting the program notes from the 2010 Fantastic Fest site. - 27
Twisted Nightmare
For Fans Of: Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Sleepaway Camp, The Burning, Madman
Why Should I Watch Twisted Nightmare: This low-budget '80s slasher flick brings together old friends at an isolated mountain lodge for a tragic reunion plagued by dark secrets and escalating violence. Blending gruesome kills with supernatural undertones, Twisted Nightmare delivers plenty of chills for fans seeking hidden gems within the summer horror subgenre. - 28Tisa Farrow, Serena Grandi, George Eastman
For Fans Of: The Last House on the Left, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Cannibal Ferox, Cannibal Holocaust
Why Should I Watch Anthropophagous: This notorious Italian exploitation film follows a group of vacationers on a remote Mediterranean island who unwittingly cross paths with a bloodthirsty cannibal. With its unrelenting gore and grotesque imagery, Anthropophagous has earned its cult status among extreme horror fans as one of the most depraved summer shockers ever made.Antropophagus is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Joe D'Amato and co-written by D'Amato and George Eastman, who starred in the film as the monster. The film also starred Tisa Farrow, Zora Kerova, Saverio Vallone, Serena Grandi, Margaret Mazzantini, Mark Bodin, Bob Larsen, Simone Baker, Mark Logan and Rubina Rey. Antropophagus was one of the infamous "Video Nasties" that was prosecuted in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s. - 29Harriet Dyer, Ian Meadows, Aaron Pedersen
For Fans Of: The Ruins, Eden Lake, Long Weekend, Primal, Lake Eden
Why Should I Watch Killing Ground: This tense Australian thriller plunges viewers into the harrowing ordeal of a couple whose camping trip becomes a fight for survival when they stumble upon a grisly scene in the woods. Ratcheting up suspense with each passing moment, Killing Ground is an intense exploration of human savagery that will leave viewers breathless.The Killing Ground is a 2017 Australian horror film written and directed by Damien Power. During a camping trip, a young couple (Harriet Dyer and Ian Meadows) find themselves being hunted. - 30
Escape from Tomorrow
Roy Abramsohn, Elena Schuber, Katelynn RodriguezFor Fans Of: Under the Silver Lake, Donnie Darko, Coraline, The Ninth Gate, The Neon Demon
Why Should I Watch Escape from Tomorrow: Shot guerilla-style within Disneyland without permission, this surreal horror film chronicles one father's descent into madness during his family's seemingly idyllic vacation at "The Happiest Place on Earth." Blurring fantasy and reality, Escape from Tomorrow offers a uniquely disturbing take on theme park terror that's equal parts daring and disorienting.Weird sights and events threaten a man's (Roy Abramsohn) sanity during a family trip to a big theme park.
