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Finn Wolfhard's Directorial Debut: A Summer of Horror

3/18/2025

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Finn Wolfhard attributes his journey on Stranger Things as a pivotal influence for his directorial debut, Hell of a Summer, co-directed with Billy Bryk. Set to hit theaters on April 4, this teen comedy-slasher follows counselors hunted by a masked killer. The duo is also eyeing a reboot of the horror-comedy Idle Hands, eager to dive into diverse genres ahead.

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Finn Wolfhard attributes his journey on Stranger Things as a pivotal influence for his directorial debut, Hell of a Summer, co-directed with Billy Bryk. Set to hit theaters on April 4, this teen comedy-slasher follows counselors hunted by a masked killer. The duo is also eyeing a reboot of the horror-comedy Idle Hands, eager to dive into diverse genres ahead.