Review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) by Joe G — 31 Aug 2008

You're just what I've been looking for!

This review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) was written by Joe G on 31 Aug 2008.

Sleepaway Camp has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kenneth M (425) on 12 Mar 2018

This movie is kinda campy......pun intended. But overall, the movie is fun for what it is. I enjoyed myself…

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 07 Oct 2016

A steaming pile of hot trash but I love it…

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 13 Aug 2016

A really good slasher movie that has the perfect amount of tongue-in-cheek acting, nudity and Violence. Good twists to keep you on your toes…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 01 Jan 2019

Sometimes a film can be campy for the most part, but then has one particular scene that shakes your core and stays with you afterwards…

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By Babygorgeous (13) on 13 Oct 2018

This film is spectacular for it's simple switch in tone and for the characters and shocking ending…

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By A K (75) on 16 Nov 2017

This is more or less the stereotypical 80s slasher flick with a moderately better story/twist…

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By Emily H (749) on 12 Jul 2017

Great movie! What a classic - best ending in movie history!! A MUST WATCH…

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By Royalguy07 (396) on 03 Apr 2023

The ending had been spoiled for me long ago but it is still very effective. Kind of exactly what you want from a campy 80's slasher…

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By Jesse F (404) on 12 Jul 2016

I'm one of the few who prefer the sequels over the original Sleepaway Camp…

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By David Keyes (623) for Cinemaphile.org (616) on 28 Oct 2017

A slog through teenage nightmares that has the gall to assume anyone is interested in social commentary, especially when it is all formulated…

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