Review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) by Frédéric H — 12 Aug 2015

It's horrible but entertainment is high.

This review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) was written by Frédéric H on 12 Aug 2015.

Sleepaway Camp has generally received positive reviews.

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