Stepping inside a movie theater is the perfect way to escape the summer heat. However, some claim that every movie out these days is about superheroes.
Those people might not be looking hard enough.
While it's true that summer blockbusters like "Captain America: Civil War,""X-Men: Apocalypse" and "Independence Day: Resurgance," tend to cast a huge shadow over smaller movies vying for box office gold, this summer promises a wide array of excellent films without any masked heroes.
From horror movies to love stories, and even an animated comedy about a talking piece of meat, this summer has something for every taste. Here are 11 summer movies for you to check out if you're not into superheroes or aliens:
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"Don't Think Twice"
What it's about: After one of its members (Keegan-Michael Key) gets cast on a TV show, an improv troupe figures out the next steps in both their careers and their personal lives.
Why it's a good alternative:"Don't Think Twice" is a comedy gem that shouldn't be overlooked. It takes a few niche topics (improv comedy, New York City) and uses them to service universal ideas about love, loss, and friendship.
Comes out in theaters on July 22
"Green Room"
What it's about: A punk band reluctantly takes a gig at a skinhead bar, only to find themselves taken hostage by a gang of neo-Nazis.
Why it's a good alternative:"Green Room" offers all the thrills of "Captain America: Civil War," albeit in a much more gut-wrenching and violent way. Laced with both horror and humor, "Green Room" is the most enthralling adrenaline rush of 2016. This is one to watch with a crowd.
Now in theaters
"Hunt for the Wilderpeople"
What it's about: A rebellious child and his uncle (Sam Neill) go missing in the New Zealand wilderness.
Why it's a good alternative:The dry New Zealand sense of humor takes some getting used to, but if you're on board, there's nothing like it. "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" comes from director Taika Waititi, who co-directed last year's hilarious "What We Do in the Shadows," and will be directing "Thor: Ragnarok" next.
Comes out in theaters on June 24
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