13 Awesome Summer Movies You Probably Missed

The consensus among most film buffs seems to be that 2016 was the most disappointing summer in recent memory for big-budget blockbusters, and many of the summer's best movies actually ended up being smaller films you most probably didn't see and are maybe just hearing about.

While a few foreign releases on this list enjoyed bigger success abroad, none of these 13 movies were massive commercial hits in the west, and with some even barely landing in cinemas, you shouldn't feel too bad if they weren't at all on your radar.

The majority of them are thankfully already on VOD, soon to be available on home video platforms or, in the case of one pick, still in cinemas the world over, so for the most part you've got no excuse not to track them down.

After the disappointment of movies like Jason Bourne and Suicide Squad as of late, these acclaimed efforts may not boast the same bombast, but they're a good deal more satisfying on the whole.

Here are 13 awesome summer movies you probably missed...

The Plot: A punk band finds themselves fighting for their lives after witnessing a murder at their gig's venue, and subsequently facing off against a gang of neo-Nazi skinheads.

Why It's Awesome: Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin) again proves himself a master of sustained tension and meaningful violence, wringing every visceral ounce out of this tight, grimy, superbly acted little thriller.

Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots are especially terrific as two of the youngsters targeted by the skinheads, while Patrick Stewart is simply unforgettable in a majorly against-type role as Darcy, the leader of the skinheads.

You'll wince at the violence, your heart will race as the kids try to survive, and you might even occasionally laugh too (very occasionally).

It sadly (and unsurprisingly) didn't do much business at the box office, though seems more likely to succeed on the home video market. Above all else, it affirms Saulnier as one of the most interesting filmmakers working today.