Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Angela Baker, a traumatized and very shy young girl, is sent to summer camp with her cousin. Shortly after her arrival, anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions gets their comeuppance.

Director:

Robert Hiltzik

Writer:

Robert Hiltzik

Stars:

Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Karen Fields

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Felissa Rose	...	Angela
Jonathan Tiersten	...	Ricky (as Jonathan Tierston)
Karen Fields	...	Judy
Christopher Collet	...	Paul
Mike Kellin	...	Mel
Katherine Kamhi	...	Meg
Paul DeAngelo	...	Ronnie
Thomas E. van Dell	...	Mike (as Tom Van Dell)
Loris Sallahian	...	Billy
John E. Dunn	...	Kenny (as John Dunn)
Willy Kuskin	...	Mozart
Desiree Gould	...	Aunt Martha
Owen Hughes	...	Artie
Robert Earl Jones	...	Ben
Susan Glaze	...	Susie

Storyline

After a horrible boating accident kills her family, Angela, a shy and sullen young girl, moves in with her eccentric aunt Martha, alongside her protective cousin Ricky. One summer, Martha sends the kids to Camp Arawak. Soon after their arrival, a series of bizarre and increasingly violent accidents begins to claim the lives of various campers. Who is the twisted individual behind these murders? The disclosure of the murderer's identity is one of the most shocking climaxes in the history of American cinema.

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Plot Keywords:

summer camp | stabbing | low budget film | surprise ending | murder | 

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Taglines:

A Perfect Place to meet young girls, might just be the perfect place to die!

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nightmare Vacation

Filming Locations:

Lake Luzerne, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$350,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Eagle

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some of the campers seen getting off the buses at the beginning of the film are relatives of the cast and crew.

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Goofs

Angela gains a red bathing suit in the medium shot of her at the beach at the end (Media Video version only).

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Quotes

Judy: How come Angela gets to talk to the boys all day, and WE have to play volleyball?

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Crazy Credits

The opening title card reads: "In fond memory of Mom, a doer."

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Connections

Featured in The Cinema Snob: Return to Sleepaway Camp (2013)

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Soundtracks

Angela's Theme
("You're Just What I've Been Looking For")
Written and Performed by Frankie Vinci

User Reviews

A Good 80's Slasher Flick

Sleepaway Camp is....you guessed it- about a group of kids at a summer camp being knocked off one by one. Its got that classic 80's slasher music with bad acting, editing, and effects, but thats what I love about them. This is one of those slasher flicks thats good for a movie night with your friends. And that ending you've heard so much about...its pretty cool and unexpected. Its not only a slash flick, but a film about sexual identity. Worth the price of rental. Check it out!