The Summer House (2014)

You can’t judge a book by its cover. Nor can you judge what really goes on between the members of a seemingly-happy family. At least that’s the case in The Summer House (2014). Also known as Das Sommerhaus, this German drama centers around the Larsens. On the surface, the middle-class family appears to be as wholesome as apple pie. Or should we say apfelkuchen? Alas, Markus Larsen (Sten Jacobs) is no “ideal husband” since he harbors salacious secrets. Not only is he bisexual, he’s cheating on his wife Christine (Anna Altmann) behind her back. Like their tween daughter Elisabeth (Nina Splettstößer), Christine is suffering from depression and loneliness. But maybe it’s good that the Larsen ladies don’t spend time with Markus since he’s angling for Elisabeth’s 12-year-old friend Johannes Degenhardt (Jaspar Fuld). On the upside, we get to see the skin on Matthias (Felix Witzlau) who is an alluring adult. This blonde god shows off his toned torso and tight tush during a threesome with Markus and Oliver (Tobias Frieben). Much to Mr. Man’s viewing pleasure, Mr. Frieben exposes his bare back and bulging briefs as well as his fellatio skills! Not to be outdone, Mr. Jacobs reveals his hairy T&A. No wonder the movie’s tagline says, “You want to look away, but you cannot.” So, the next time you want to watch a summer flick, skip Summer Camp (1979), Summer Night (1986), Summer School (1987), Summer of Sam (1999), Summer Catch (2001), Summer Vacation (2012) and check out The Summer House!