Summer of 84

this movie was quite decent. foremost i love the 80s theme of it, music and young actors. Predictable, but still having fun with the flow. That ending was something unexpected to end. Not shocking but thought could've been better. After many suspense horror ive seen, i got the prominent answers in my head. It's over the same thing— but its kinda giving stranger things vibes though theyre completely different stories.

If you are expecting just your typical nostalgic, boys coming of age tale, or a paint by numbers, suspense film, in the vein of Rear Window and Disturbia; you are in for a nice surprise. It starts out that way, and has a slow build. At times it even lags a bit, but be patient; that is only to lull you into a false sense of security. Once it really gets going, it is full of the kind of tension and Intrigue that will have you biting your fingernails and keep you on the edge of your seat. With an ending, you will not see coming and may just make you, want to have your eyesight checked. I also found this film to be well shot, acted, and directed. Capturing the true essence of the 1980's, and what it was like to be a teenage boy, growing up, at that time. All in all, a well-rounded thriller/mystery that may just leave you breathless.

It's a passable '80s revival film until the last 15 minutes. I don't mind dark endings like this one, but the way it was set-up, was completely unbelievable. The main witness and supposed next target is left without police protection when the killer is on the loose? And how do you drug and carry 2 people - including a 300 pound guy - out a house without the parents or police noticing it??? The ending is also far to unresolved to be satisfying. I realize that it's probably an homage to movies like the Hitchhiker, but it's poorly done and unfortunately ruins the whole movie...