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Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk’s Directorial Debut ‘Hell of a Summer’ Sells to Neon


Neon has nabbed U.S. rights to Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's "Hell of a Summer," a horror comedy that premiered at Toronto Film Festival in 2023.

Fred Hechinger served as a producer with Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films, Jason Bateman, Drew Brennan, and Parts & Labor’s Jay Van Hoy. Neon’s recent titles include the breakout horror hit “Longlegs,” which has grossed $100 million globally to date; “Cuckoo,” a mysterious thriller starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens; and “Immaculate,” a twisted religious tale led by Sydney Sweeney. Up next, the indie distributor will unveil Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The End,” a golden-age musical featuring Tilda Swinton, as well as Sean Baker’s “Anora,” which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

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