Verano del 84

Yes, it resembles the first season of Stranger Things. Yes, it echoes Disturbia. I suppose it even tangentially recalls the remake of It if you've never watched real 70s/ 80s horror. Still, this film has its own take on the eighties and kid-centered horror. I liked it more than Disturbia (which was too slick) and more than the remake of It (which was too CGI action-oriented to be scary). Even though the story of Summer of 84 is not at all supernatural, the film recalls Phantasm (1979) in the way that its mood blends easy going playfulness with eerie suspense and horror. The cast is good, the writing is strong, the cinematography is spot on, the editing is tight, and the score is lush in its own synthesized way. Summerof 84 may be more creepy than horrific, but in that vein, it succeeds!

Did not expect film to be to good! But I was very suprised & odd moments of iffiness for me in regards to acting/lines! But I really enjoyed this film. Also has you in suspense till the end & beyond! Also when I thought it was over it was not at all! Really good film I actually hope there is a 2nd! But the Quote of there are serial killers everywhere is so factual sadly. I am a big true crime fan & this tells the story of what has often sadly at times been a reality! Great film. Deffo worth the watch.

This movie gives you all the great things from the 80s nostalgia filled summer adventure movies that we all love.... Then, best of all.....they throw your expectations off a 30 story skyscraper.

Summer of 84 goes where few movies of this genre will. They completely subvert your expectations EXPERTLY! The greatness of movies like Stand by Me, The Goonies, and maybe a little bit too obviously, Stranger Things of course, is paired with a 3rd act taken from your most feared a24 horror film.

If you think you know how this ends, you do not. I don't understand how this movie isn't more popular. I had an absolute blast with this film.

Classic concept of teenage friend group lead, solving a mystery thriller.

And it just does what it supposed to!

For those liking stuff like Fear Street, "It" or likewise, it definitely shouldn't be missed!

Halfway through the movie i saw nothing i wouldn't have expected, BUT there were multiple things wich kept me watching.

First off the music, but I'm a sucker for synth sounds.

Second the character build up and story telling.

Everybody got his package.

Furthermore the past of the unfolding of it all.

Especially for me it was the ending that took it away. Refreshing, a little bit surprising and definitely not what i was expecting.

Obviously there are flaws, and yes not a few but those didn't bother me.

IT IS a light watch, but worth it, I'm glad i did!

I was well entertained but I wouldn't call Summer of 84 a horror movie, rather a mystery thriller with some (very few) elements of horror. Reminds me of movies like Stand by Me, Super 8 etc. Fine style, fine music, good production and direction make this a well crafted one.

Well, if you like kids as heroes playing detective, this one is like a fine summer's breeze for you.