Dead of Summer
Created by Ian B. Goldberg, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz
On Freeform
A paranormal horror drama set in a 1980s summer camp where idyllic nostalgia collides with ancient evil and mounting dread.
Set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Clearwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses – and first kills. Clearwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn.
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Is Dead of Summer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does Dead of Summer leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Dead of Summer violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Dead of Summer easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Dead of Summer sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Everything like Dead of Summer, and what each one shares →
Like Dead of Summer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dead of Summer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dead of Summer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dead of Summer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dead of Summer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
