Hot Summer Nights 2018

In the summer of 1991, Daniel, an awkward adolescent, is sent to stay with his aunt on Cape Cod after the tragic passing of his father. Initially, he is far from thrilled about the arrangement. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he encounters the local troublemaker, Hunter Strawberry. During a shift at a convenience store, Hunter urgently asks Daniel to hide marijuana just as the police are approaching. This encounter sparks a partnership between the two, leading them into the drug trade, facilitated by a shady dealer named Dex. Dex provides them with marijuana but warns of dire repercussions if they cross him.

As Daniel navigates this new world, he becomes enamored with McKayla, Hunter’s younger sister and the most sought-after girl in Cape Cod. After fleeing from her boyfriend at the drive-in, McKayla begs Daniel for a ride home. Despite Hunter’s warnings to stay away from her, Daniel finds himself irresistibly drawn to her. Their secret romance blossoms, culminating in an unexpected kiss at the summer carnival, which leads to a brutal confrontation with McKayla’s boyfriend and his crew.

Simultaneously, Hunter begins a budding relationship with Amy, the daughter of Sergant Frank Calhoun, who grows increasingly suspicious of her whereabouts. As Daniel and Hunter’s involvement in the drug business brings them significant profits, the tension in their lives escalates, paralleling the threatening approach of Hurricane Bob, which looms over Cape Cod.

Amidst their success, Daniel becomes tempted to expand their operations into cocaine, unbeknownst to Dex. When Dex discovers Daniel’s intentions, he orders Hunter to eliminate him. In a moment of desperation, Hunter urges Daniel to flee and never return. Tragically, Hunter is soon killed by Dex, leaving Daniel racing against the storm to find McKayla. However, upon arrival, he learns that she has left to reunite with her brother. In a gut-wrenching twist, McKayla makes a devastating discovery—her brother’s lifeless body—just moments after his murder, prompting her to escape the town in haste. According to the narrator, Daniel and McKayla vanish without a trace, leaving behind a tangled web of choices and heartbreak.