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Cruel Summer (2021): Cast

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Cruel Summer is a 2021 horror film starring John Ward as Detective Arawak, Jim O'Rear and Paul Van Scott. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and was made on a reported $50,000 budget.

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Cruel Summer (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$50K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cruel Summer About?

The premise of Cruel Summer without spoilers.

A group of college students gather at a secluded lake house for a pre-graduation party themed as an "80s murder mystery." Unbeknownst to them, a masked killer has infiltrated the celebration. As the weekend unfolds, a terrifying series of events puts their lives in danger. They must fight to survive the night and confront the deadly threat that has turned their final party into a fight for survival.

Cruel Summer Themes & Keywords

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  • slasher horror
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Cast & crew

Cruel Summer Cast & Characters

John Ward leads the cast as Detective Arawak, with Jim O'Rear as Heather's Dad and Paul Van Scott as Mr. Lustig.

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FAQ

Cruel Summer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Cruel Summer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cruel Summer?

Cruel Summer runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Cruel Summer released?

Cruel Summer was released on July 17, 2021.

Who is in the cast of Cruel Summer?

Cruel Summer stars John Ward as Detective Arawak, Jim O'Rear as Heather's Dad and Paul Van Scott as Mr. Lustig, among 17 credited actors.

What was the budget of Cruel Summer?

Cruel Summer had a reported budget of $50,000.

Does Cruel Summer have a post-credit scene?

No. Cruel Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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