Review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) by Eric N — 22 Jan 2013

A classic to say the least. Not as violent as the sequels.

This review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) was written by Eric N on 22 Jan 2013.

Sleepaway Camp has generally received positive reviews.

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By Riff J (755) on 13 Aug 2016

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By Jesse K (452) on 14 Oct 2016

Sleepaway Camp on the face seems a pretty innocuous sort of slash-fest, it's a typical Friday The 13th knock off, with horrible acting, crappy…

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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 Charles P (1,784) on 25 Apr 2016

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By Brian S (2,291) on 01 Jul 2016

The three main slashers to see, of the 70's and 80's, are Halloween (1978), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Friday the 13th (1980)…

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By Tanner M (174) on 06 Mar 2017

A fun cheesy 80's slasher movie! I had a general good time watching this movie. It is very entertaining, and never once boring…

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By Marc L (980) on 03 Sep 2017

Good tone and environment, like camps. Some funny dialogue, not scary. Ending kinda creepy, fake model 7/10. Not as effective second time go…

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Who doesn’t love a movie with lots of bare butts, some creative kills, and an ending that is iconic…

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