Hell of a Summer

Hell of a Summer

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 28 m

Language: english

Director:

ComedyHorrorMystery

24-year-old camp counselor Jason Hochberg (Fred Hechinger) arrives at Camp Pineway thinking his biggest problem is that he feels out of touch with his teenage co-workers. What he doesn’t know is that a masked killer is lurking on the campgrounds, brutally picking counselors off one by one.

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Timeline – Hell of a Summer (2025)
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1

Campground Opening Night

John and Kathy, the owners of Camp Pineway, are relaxing by the lakeside when tragedy strikes. A masked killer murders John by shoving an acoustic guitar into his mouth and brutally kills Kathy with a knife in her skull.

Night Camp Pineway
2

Counselors Arrive

Eleven counselors arrive at Camp Pineway a day early to prepare for the opening of the camp. Among them is Jason Hochberg, an experienced counselor, who is quickly assigned a leadership role after discovering an alarming note about John and Kathy.

Day Camp Pineway
3

Group Splits Up

As night falls, the group of counselors decides to split up, leading to dire consequences. Jason discovers the gruesome murder of Demi but faces disbelief from the other counselors as they think it's a prank.

Night Counselor Cabins
4

Demi's Body Disappears

When Jason attempts to show the body of Demi, they find her corpse has vanished, intensifying the group's panic. Noelle insists the blood from the bed is indeed Demi's, escalating fears among the counselors.

Night Demi's Cabin
5

Engines Won't Start

In a desperate attempt to escape, the counselors rush to their cars only to discover that none of the engines will start. This revelation heightens their sense of dread as they realize they are trapped.

Night Camp Parking Lot
6

Miley and Mike Disappear

Two more counselors, Miley and Mike, go missing under mysterious circumstances in the mess hall. The remaining group barricades themselves in a cabin, but their sense of safety quickly deteriorates.

Night Mess Hall
7

Discovery of Miley's Head

Ezra, Jason, and Ari venture out to search for Miley and Mike but are horrified to find Miley’s severed head hidden in the fridge of the mess hall. The shocking discovery leads to utter panic and chaos among the group.

Night Mess Hall
8

Ari's Fatal Encounter

Ari, now separated from the group, is attacked and mortally wounded due to his peanut allergy. The killer exploits his vulnerability, dragging his lifeless body away while the others remain oblivious to his fate.

Night Camp
9

Ouija Board Revelation

Tension escalates within the group during a ouija board session that supposedly reveals Jason as the killer. In a fit of paranoia, Bobby ties Jason up, leading to a confrontation that puts everyone on edge.

Night Cabin
10

Claire and Jason's Escape

Claire manages to save Jason from being subdued and convinces him to flee into the woods. Jason chooses to return to rescue the others, showcasing his bravery despite Claire's insistence to abandon the camp.

Night Woods
11

Noelle's Gruesome Death

Another counselor, Noelle, meets a horrific end when she is murdered by the killers, who bash her head with a rock. This brutal act solidifies the group's understanding that they are being hunted.

Night Camp
12

Killer Revealed

The killers, disguised as counselors, are eventually revealed to be Demi and Mike, who orchestrated the chaos for fame and notoriety. As they blend in with the group, suspicion grows, leading to dramatic confrontations.

Night Camp
13

Bobby's Fight for Survival

Bobby finds himself pursued by Mike, leading to a deadly confrontation within a cabin. In a desperate struggle, Bobby manages to kill Mike, but the cabin ends up engulfed in flames.

Night Cabin
14

Claire's Vengeful Act

In a dramatic moment, Claire finds Jason tied up and, recalling their past archery lessons, shoots Demi in the eye with an arrow. This act of defiance allows them to escape together as they face the inferno behind them.

Night Cabin
15

Survivors Unite

The remaining survivors, including Chris, Bobby, Shannon, Claire, and Jason, band together following the chaos. As emotions flare, Shannon confesses her love to Chris, while Jason and Claire rekindle their relationship with a passionate kiss.

Night Outside the Cabin

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:04

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