Sleepaway Camp (1983)

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Title: Sleepaway Camp

Genre: Horror

Cast: Mike Kellin, Katherine Kamhi, Paul DeAngelo, Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose, Karen Fields, Christopher Collet, Desiree Gould, Owen Hughes, Robert Earl Jones, Susan Glaze, Frank Trent Saladino, Rick Edrich, Allen Breton, Dan Tursi, James Paradise, Thomas E. van Dell, Loris Diran, John E. Dunn, Willy Kuskin, Michael C. Mahon, Fred Greene, John Churchill, Paul Poland, Alyson Mord, Carol Robinson Alexander, Bram Hand, Brad Frankel, Dee Dee Friedman, Julie Delisio, Michael Lerman, Lisa Buckler, Colette Lee Corcoran, Maximo Gianfranco Sorrentino, Glenn-Thomas Ford, Mike Tatosian, Tim Clark, Archie Liberace

Release: 1983-11-18

Runtime: 85

Plot: Years after a terrible boating accident, Angela is sent to Camp Arawak where a series of bizarre and violent "accidents" begin to claim the lives of various campers.

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Title: Sleepaway Camp

Tagline: …you won't be coming home!

Genre: Horror

Director: Robert Hiltzik

Cast: Mike Kellin, Katherine Kamhi, Paul DeAngelo, Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose, Karen Fields, Christopher Collet, Desiree Gould, Owen Hughes, Robert Earl Jones, Susan Glaze, Frank Trent Saladino, Rick Edrich, Allen Breton, Dan Tursi, James Paradise, Thomas E. van Dell, Loris Diran, John E. Dunn, Willy Kuskin, Michael C. Mahon, Fred Greene, John Churchill, Paul Poland, Alyson Mord, Carol Robinson Alexander, Bram Hand, Brad Frankel, Dee Dee Friedman, Julie Delisio, Michael Lerman, Lisa Buckler, Colette Lee Corcoran, Maximo Gianfranco Sorrentino, Glenn-Thomas Ford, Mike Tatosian, Tim Clark, Archie Liberace

Status: Released

Release: Nov 17, 1983

Runtime: 85

Plot: Years after a terrible boating accident, Angela is sent to Camp Arawak where a series of bizarre and violent "accidents" begin to claim the lives of various campers.

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"Sleepaway Camp" is a fascinating entry in the 1980s horror genre, standing out for its unexpected twist and cult following. Released on November 18, 1983, it was directed by Robert Hiltzik, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is set in a summer camp, a popular setting for horror films of the era, and it explores themes of identity and trauma through its narrative and characters.

The film's tagline, "...you won't be coming home!" captures the ominous and suspenseful atmosphere that pervades the movie. It features a cast led by Felissa Rose, who plays the enigmatic Angela, a character central to the film's shocking conclusion.

"Sleepaway Camp" is often discussed for its climactic reveal, which has contributed to its status as a cult classic. The film's blend of slasher elements with psychological horror makes it a unique piece of 1980s cinema. Despite its modest production values, it has left a lasting impact on fans of the genre, and its influence can be seen in the way it subverts typical horror tropes.

The film's legacy continues to be celebrated by horror enthusiasts, and it remains a topic of discussion for its bold narrative choices and memorable ending.
 
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