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Lets Have a Slasher Summer
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items It may be late August, but its still Summer. And if theres one things I love, its a slasher summer. From the classic movies, to the new summerween vibes- I'm here for all of it. So why not make a Benable list about it?!?!
Sections
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What to Watch (and listen to and read) 📺
What to Do 🔪
What You'll Need 🧟♂️
What to Watch (and listen to and read) 📺
Set the tone with some of my favorite movies, videos, shows and music
the ULTIMATE slasher summer movie (in my humble opinion). Okay, some parts don't really hold up in 2025 but I just choose to ignore those bits
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
I made a lil weekened on a slasher summer I had in Utah with friends! 80s themed!
Adult Summer Camp in Utah: 80s Retro Slasher Summer Dream!
Horror! Themed! Music! Playlist! (And of ocourse the first song is dont fear the reaper, would you expect anything less?)
Summer of fear | horror themed 80s slasher playlist🌲🔪
I LOVE the Fear Street Trilogy. But I REALLY love this particular movie within that trilogy
Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 (2021)
A more modern take on the summer slasher- for the Gen Z crowd. Its not exactly the best movie in the world but who cares
Hell of a Summer (2023)
My instagram from my recent adult 80's summercamp experience for a lil outfit inspiration for ya
Catie Strigs on Instagram: "Dressing up and going to an 80s Slasher Summercamp in the middle of Utah might not fix all your problems But also…maybe it will??
I think the 90s is my favorite decade of horror movies- and this one is a classic. But not my favorite, whats that? well…
I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
The Scream Franchise is my favorite summer slasher! And perhaps my favorite horror series EVER. I could rewatch these again and again
Scream (1996)
A book about a summer camp for… summer camp slasher victims. As in the ghosts. a 3.5 on Goodreads
Summer Camp for Slasher Victims
Its not exactly a slasher, but I do feel like its the perfect and most CLASSIC summer horror movie and one I never tire of
Jaws (1975)
What to Do 🔪
Activities! Don't feel like planning your own slasher summer getaway? Heres some smaller ideas to help you get in the mood for spook
If you happen to be located in Wisconsin or Chicago, why not try this Final Girl Slasher themed bar in Kenosha, Wisconsin
The Final Girl: Horror-Themed Bar in Kenosha -- Sip, Savor & Socialize
AND if you happen to be located in Los Angeles theres an 80s Horror themed workout class! My friend told me about this one, and Im DYING to go (get it?)
Killer Fitness (@killerfitnessla)
A retro horror themed cabin in California (Big Bear- north of LA). Ive seen this place on tiktok and mark my words, I will stay here one day
Cabin in Big Bear · ★4.98 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
A step above a haunted house, if you time it right (As its open now!) you can still catch it during summer before the weather turns crisp
Book Things To Do, Attractions, and Tours | GetYourGuide
100 ideas to have the best slasher summer (or whats left of it at least!)
100 Slasher Summer Camp Bucket List Ideas for a Scary Good Time - Juhh's Blog
Organize a fun activity like a mruder mystery game. I did this once for my office and it was a big hit
Scarlet Envelope Murder Mystery Game
What You'll Need 🧟♂️
A girl (or guy) is nothing without their accessories and clothing. Here's some favorites to complete the look
One of my favorite recent horror movies- and a cocktail in honor of it. Perfect for any get together
The Substance – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Okay this one is unique. You actually PUT these in your campfire. Theyre made of heat resistance ceramic and will bring a spooky touch to your summer smores
Bone Ceramic Fire Pit Accents, Set of 2
The blood stains? Come ON. In australia we called these fairy lights, Im not sure why exactly. Maybe because it set such a whimsical, beautiful scene? Anyways, does that moniker still apply with the blood drain? I say yes
Stargazer Garden Lights, Set of 21 Bulbs, Fright Lights
For your favorite Camp Crystal Lake Counselor (aka you)
Pop Threads Camp Crystal Lake Counselor Tee
Preferably diet cherry coke in the new vintage campaign. Even MORE preferably in a bottle but a can will do
Diet Coke - Flavors, Nutrition Facts & Ingredients | Coca-Cola US
You'll need a swimsuit to look the part (of your best Wendy Peffercorn), get it in red!
Leoparts Women's Retro 80s/90s High Cut One Piece
In my opinion, Anthropologie has the absolute best stuff. But especially when they bring out their spooky collection
Beware Doormat
Similar to the firepit bones from above, heres another option- a firepit skull. Perfect to set a spooky scene (and maybe freak out a few guests while youre at it)
Skull Ceramic Fire Pit Accent
I actually own these socks and bought them for my own 80s camp experience haha
Century Star Women's Knee High Athletic Socks
Some people wear their heart on their sleeves. I prefer to wear my knives on my ears but whatever
Slasher Summer Knife Earrings
A recipe book to help you plan your best slasher summerween party and impress all your victims..I mean guests
Death for Dinner Horror Movie Cookbook
This necklace is giving Cruel Intentions in a way. And well that movie reminds me or Sarah Michelle Geller. Or The Craft
Dark Soul Necklace in Silver
This isnt necessarily slasher summer but it is 90's halloween and for that alone its enough for me to include on this list
Halloween Lights | Tru-Tone™ vintage-style LED light bulbs
Nobody quite nails the 80s aesthetic quitelike Vacation does. Plus, I can vouch, they are in fact my favorite sunscreen and I use it daily
Vacation Sunscreen