Cruel Summer
“The weekend they'll remember until the day they die.”
Synopsis
A group of college students plan one final pre-graduation party at a secluded lake house for an "80s murder mystery" weekend unaware that a crazed, masked killer has decided to join the celebration. Will anyone survive the slaughter - or is this going to become a truly cruel summer?
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ashlyn McCain
Heather
Bridget Linda Froemming
Felissa
H. Marie
Barbara
Harold McLeod II
Tobin
Jimmy Maguire
Doug
R.J. Cecott
Robert
Will Horton
Vincent
Scott Tepperman
Gunnar
Jim O'Rear
Heather's Dad
Paul Van Scott
Mr. Lustig
Keith Bachelor Jr.
Tony
Robin Porter Cadarette
Service Station Woman
Ashley Casciotti
Linnea
Kim Casciotti
Officer Bigelow
Abby Graves
Road Daughter
Aria Renee Kenney
Daughter
John Ward
Detective Arawak
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Tepperman
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Tepperman
- Original Score
- Scott Tepperman
- Original Title
- Cruel Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Los Bastardz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Tepperman
Scott Tepperman
Scott Tepperman
Scott Tepperman, Jim O'Rear
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Tepperman
Producer
Scott Tepperman
Writer
Jim O'Rear
Producer
Scott Tepperman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cruel Summer about?
A group of college students plan one final pre-graduation party at a secluded lake house for an "80s murder mystery" weekend unaware that a crazed, masked killer has decided to join the celebration. Will anyone survive the slaughter - or is this going to become a truly cruel summer?
Who directed Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer was directed by Scott Tepperman.
Who stars in Cruel Summer?
The principal cast of Cruel Summer includes Ashlyn McCain, Bridget Linda Froemming, H. Marie, Harold McLeod II, Jimmy Maguire.
When was Cruel Summer released and how long is it?
Cruel Summer was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Cruel Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cruel Summer was composed by Scott Tepperman.