A Curated Guide to Beach Movies for Summer Viewing
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Maxwell Rabb
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A curated guide to beach-themed movies spanning various subgenres — from sexy and romantic to scary and surreal. The article explores what defines a "beach movie" through a wide-ranging filmography, including classics, cult favorites, and hidden gems, offering recommendations for summer viewing beyond just sunbathing.
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· 3 pulledWhat is a beach movie, exactly? It's a good question, because the subgenre is, mildly speaking, wide-ranging.
Every day of the week can't be spent basking in the sun, even if we (and many others) have tried this lifestyle before.
Some are sexy, some are scary, and at least one has bank-robbing surfers.
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