Finn Wolfhard co-directs slasher comedy Hell of a Summer, which will make its Blu-ray and DVD debut on July 8 through Neon after its current digital run. The film, featuring a cast of familiar faces and a distinctive camp setting, is set to deliver a mix of horror and comedy with several bonus extras included in the home release.
Blu-ray and DVD Release Details
After being available digitally, Hell of a Summer arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on July 8 via Neon. This physical release includes a number of special features designed for fans and collectors. Extras include an audio commentary with co-writers, co-directors, and stars Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk, joined by actor Fred Hechinger. The disc also offers a blooper reel, a segment called Fireside Chat, “Spoiler Alert” featuring Ruben Rabasa, a feature titled Rated Rizzler, a Pineway Bus Tour, and the official trailer.
Story of an Unusual Summer Camp
The plot follows 24-year-old Jason Hochberg, who begins his summer job at Camp Pineway worried about fitting in with his teenage co-workers. However, the summer takes a dark turn when a masked assailant starts targeting counselors on the campgrounds, leading to a series of violent events. The movie’s style and mood are described as
“Friday the 13th meets Wet Hot American Summer,”
blending slasher film tension with coming-of-age comedy elements.
Cast and Creative Team Behind the Film
The cast includes Fred Hechinger, known for Fear Street Part One: 1994, with Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk both helming and starring. Abby Quinn, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai from Reservation Dogs, Pardis Saremi, Rosebud Baker, and Adam Pally also appear, offering a wide range of performances that contribute to the camp atmosphere. The involvement of these actors helps highlight the references to summer camp films and 1980s slasher traditions.
Early Critical Response
“Hell of a Summer isn’t really a slasher comedy so much as it is a representation of actual teens telling a story about transitioning into adulthood over what was meant to be one final hoorah at summer camp. That alone will win over its target audience and then some, but it’s clear that Wolfhard and Bryk are still at the earliest stages of honing their craft in form and technique.”
—Meagan Navarro, Reviewer
This perspective acknowledges both the appeal to younger audiences and the areas where the directors are still developing their unique style and technique.
What the Release Means for Fans
The arrival of Hell of a Summer on Blu-ray and DVD gives fans a chance to collect the film with extra content not available during its digital run. As Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk refine their filmmaking voice, viewers can anticipate this blend of horror and humor, set against a nostalgic camp backdrop, to resonate with anyone familiar with tales of teens, summer, and brushes with danger.
