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Summer of 2024 is upon us! It’s time for warm weather, sunny beach days, and long movie nights. Looking for a good variety of movies to escape the heat with? These are some of my absolute favorite movies to watch when the weather is warm! Sorority RowWho doesn’t love a good college/summer-slasher? If you’re looking for a popcorn, spooky movie night this summer, I always recommend one of my favorite slasher movies ever. Great kills, fun characters, and a really unique vibe. I’m a sucker for college/graduation slashers, and I’m sure this movie is to blame. A great vibe for a fun summer movie night with friends. AnnetteThis modern gothic tragedy is NOT for everyone, but if you somehow align with the weird vibe, it is a strange, wondrous, and breathtaking experience. I do think it is something you will be able to immediately tell if you will be into or not, and if you do decide to give it a try, I highly recommend listening to the soundtrack before watching the movie. Already knowing the story through the music somehow enhances the entire experience. This is a great one to take in alone on a relaxing summer night and revel in the bizarre, beautiful story. VoyagersThis gives the appearance of a typical PG-13, dystopian YA film, but I found it had a bit more edge and a very different atmosphere than most other teen sci-fi films. Yes it’s not the smartest film on the block, but I found it really intriguing how they went in a Lord of the Flies direction where the fellow teens were their own worst enemies, instead of the Evil Adults, as is the case in most films like this. Bit of a different twist, and a fun movie to pop in on a summer movie night with friends or family. Friday the 13thAnd how could I not recommend a camp slasher! There are tons of camp slashers that are great to watch when the sun is out, but I decided to go with a classic. This is a great first slasher if you are new to the sub-genre and want to get a start on checking out the Big 3 of slasher movies… even though Jason does not make his official appearance as the killer in this one. It’s still an iconic movie with fun characters, crazy cool kills, and of course, a good ol’ summer camp vibe. Relax after a refreshing splash in the pool and settle in with some popcorn and ice cream sandwiches for this one. Back to the Future TrilogyWhat would summer be without a classic dose of the 80's? I’m sure we’ve all seen these by now, and if not, you’ve got quite an entertaining ride ahead of you. I adore going back to these movies and this crazy world over and over again because the characters are so colorful and iconic, and the humor never disappoints even after watching it seventy times or so. Spend a day or two traveling back to these timeless movies on a lazy summer day. The Man Who Killed Don QuixoteAnd now, for the second obligatory Adam Driver movie. Yes again, I’m a bit scared to recommend this because a lot of people will not connect with it at all. It is one of those films where if you get it, you’ll have a hell of a ride, and if you don’t, then it will probably just be very confusing. I completely understand why people wouldn’t get into this one, but if you are a fan of film and the art of story-telling in general, then I do believe this one is worth checking out. It’s a loopy, fantastical, adventurous movie with humor, action, romance, and very energetic performances. A fun adventure film to possibly add to the summer night movie docket. TarzanAnd, the obligatory Disney movie! This is by far my favorite version of the Tarzan story, just for the epicness, the music, and the cinematic animation alone. It is such a beautiful love story as well, and has produced one of my favorite Disney couples of all time. Any Disney movie is good to watch any time of the year, but I decided to highlight this one for your possible summer movie consideration this time around. A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s RevengeAnd now, for a more controversial one. I’ve always enjoyed this movie for what it is, even though it is a very strange departure from the story and atmosphere of the original. I’ve always liked Jesse as a lead and I do think the movie has some genuinely cool and fun moments. Perhaps it’s because the movie takes place in summer and focuses a lot on the maddening effects of the heat, but I always tend to gravitate towards this one when I’m looking for a fun movie on a hot summer night. This is one you can laugh along with on a fun night with a couple of friends who get it. The Mask of ZorroAnother awesome adventure film in the same vein as The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, although this one is undoubtedly much more conventional and resonated with a larger number of people. This is a fantastic, classic tale of rags to riches, revenge, and romance. I adore swashbuckling, old-school stories like this that have the modern grandiose of a blockbuster film. This is a timeless one for me and a great pick for a summer movie night out in the backyard with a barbecue. Star Wars MarathonAnd finally, the movies that will always be on every single recommendation list of mine. I am completely biased being that this franchise is my heart and soul, but I am a firm believer that one must have at least a couple Star Wars marathons every year. There is the near-Christmastime viewing, and then your obligatory marathon on May the 4th and/or Revenge of the 5th and 6th. And personally, I like to have my summer SW marathon around the 4th of July, but you can get together any time with friends and family and top off a fantastic movie-filled summer with a series of films that will always be as exciting as they were the first time around.
Hopefully this list gives you some ideas if you were previously lost on what to put on for your summer movie night. Here’s to a fun and relaxing summer!
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