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The sun’s out, skies are clear as can be, and every day is filled with some form of relaxation... But while we’re fully into summer, it’s easy to start feeling that anticipatory itch that comes with the next season creeping in. That’s where Summerween comes in—a perfect bridge between two seasons that couldn’t be more opposite. Long days, late nights, and a few thrills sprinkled in. One of the best ways to tap into that moody in-between energy? Summerween scary movies. Below are eight movies that bring just enough slasher, suspense, and spooky nostalgia to cool things down, even in the heat.
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New Line Cinema
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) — Stream on Tubi
Hot, gritty, and brutal. This one practically feels like summer—sticky, suffocating, and raw. A true classic that still holds up if you’re in the mood for something completely unhinged. The sweat practically drips off the screen as the group of friends breaks down in rural Texas and stumbles into a waking nightmare. The relentless heat and horror make this one of the most visceral viewing experiences you can have, especially on a steamy summer night.
Paramount Pictures
Friday the 13th (1980) — Stream on Apple TV+
A group of counselors at a lakeside camp? Peak Summerween vibes. The film that started a franchise, it’s campy (literally), eerie, and just fun enough to make you check over your shoulder at night. It’s got all the ingredients of a great seasonal slasher: rowdy teens, a chilling backstory, and the slow, creeping dread of isolation. There’s something deliciously retro about it that makes you want to watch with popcorn and windows wide open.
Warner Bros. Entertainment
It (2017) — Stream on HBO Max
The kids of Derry might be riding bikes and hanging out in the summer sun, but things get dark fast. This modern take on the Stephen King classic mixes nostalgia and horror in all the right ways. There’s a real Stand By Me meets nightmare energy to it, just with more red balloons and supernatural terror. The summertime setting adds an eerie contrast to the lurking evil, making every golden hour glow feel like a false sense of safety.
Netflix
Fear Street: Part Two–1978 (2021) — Stream on Netflix
Set at a summer camp and full of slasher-style tension, this one’s perfect if you want a retro vibe with modern pacing. Think Friday the 13th with a Netflix twist.
Sony Pictures Entertainment
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) — Stream on Prime Video
If you like your horror with a bit of teen drama, this is the one. A Fourth of July accident gone very, very wrong sets the tone for a suspenseful, sun-soaked thriller.
Pearl (2022) — Stream on HBO Max
This film is a Technicolor nightmare set on a farm in the middle of nowhere. It’s haunting in an almost theatrical way, with a performance that’s just as unsettling as the visuals.
A24
Midsommar (2019) — Stream on Prime Video
A horror movie set in broad daylight—and in flower crowns. This slow-burning cult story unfolds under the never-setting sun of a Swedish summer festival. It’s unnerving, dreamlike, and impossible to forget.
Warner Bros. Entertainment
The Lost Boys (1987) — Stream on Prime Video
Vampires, boardwalks, and ‘80s cool–what more could we ask for? It’s the ultimate summer-gone-weird flick with just the right balance of horror and fun.
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